The best thing about Facebook?

It surely has to be the birthday greetings. Seriously. I have heard from people today that I haven’t heard from for years, and although one could argue it is just a superficial greeting, it doesn’t feel like it when you read them.

So thanks Facebook. And thanks all those who sent me a message. 8)

That’s one of the things that sickens my piss. Disingenuous wishes from people who wouldn’t know other than via a facebook notification. I keep my birthday off it for data protection reasons and the handful of friends who remember my birthday might send me a text which is much more personal.

Anyway, the best thing about Facebook is the islamaphobia, thinly veiled racism, meme’s and videos you’ve seen 2000 times and friend requests from attractive foreign ladies selling viagra and cheap ray-bans.

Happy Burpday!

You must be a riot on yer birthday jimjam 😆

Hint, hint…

Happy birthday OP. 😉

The thing I enjoy most is posting pics of my dinner so everyone can know I’ve managed to obtain food today.

I also quite like sharing my ill-informed views on nearly any subject, copying stupid shit that others do with beer mats, ice buckets and cinnamon as well as telling the world when I actually do something to make it look like I’m fulfilled when I haven’t actually got anything going on in my life.

Ooo! Ooo! Also gym selfies, broadcasting my new relationship, totally ignoring the totally scientific proof of “the curse of Facebook” and posting pics of my grotty kids like I’m the only one whose got any.

Think I’ve covered it all there?

Edit: Forgot about pics of my (18) cats

Nah, you forgot pictures of aeroplane wings when you’re off on your holidays, (conveniently advertising that the house is going to be empty for a week or more).

****! I knew there was something!

Anyway, the best thing about Facebook is the islamaphobia, thinly veiled racism, meme’s and videos you’ve seen 2000 times and friend requests from attractive foreign ladies selling viagra and cheap ray-bans.

I don’t see any of that. I hear a few people whinging about it though.

Happy birthday OP.

Option 1: You could say it is superficial if you haven’t heard from them in years but at the end of the day they didn’t ignore the automated notification and took 38 seconds out of thier day to wish you well while they take a dump.

Option 2: You could say the nice thing about it is that the person(s) who wished you well must have been a part of your life at some point. Even if you have parted ways, don’t work together anymore,moved away or whatever it’s nice that that you get to think about each other for a bit and you both get a smile out of it. Edit: While you both take a dump….

Happy birthday @Saxon 😉

The best thing about facebook is people don’t often delete their accounts and use their real names so its good for staying in touch wth people and finding old friends. I also like I can follow companies (e.g. bike companies) I like.

Did you get the card? Real friends send you a card. With cash notes in.

You put your real DOB on there? 😯

Best thing is the basketball game on messenger.

Happy birthday.

If you’re getting racist or vacuous comments on your feed that’s not Facebook’s issue, that’s a lack of quality control on your part over who you ‘friend.’

Te best thing about Facebook (actually it’s not, it’s just something I’ve had to endure) is declining friend requests from people off here (I presume). I’ve had about half a dozen, they’ve been mtbers so I’m assuming they’ve tracked me down via my username. YOY would you add someone as a “friend” if you’re not actually their friend?!

Oh, and happy birthday SaxonRider

I can ‘spy’ on my 2 sons. They put all kinds of stuff on & must forget that I’m their friend! 😆

(31 & 28 yr old’s)

Happy birthday Saxon Rider. You have the same birthday as Doug Jarvis!

Te best thing about Facebook (actually it’s not, it’s just something I’ve had to endure) is declining friend requests from people off here (I presume).

I’ve had precisely zero, but I’ve tried to separate myself from STW and my real name simply because as a Moderator I don’t really want disgruntled users (or mentioning no names but ex-users) taking the fight outside.

I have a few STW “followers” on Twitter, but that’s less of an issue as my full name isn’t exposed there. And my output is mostly stream-of-consciousness and bad jokes anyway. @ukcougar if you’re weird enough to enjoy cooking experiments and Pound Shop Tim Vine humour.

Happy birthday OP.

It was actually his birthday 8 months ago- he’s just reading an old copy of Facebook. 😉

Belated happy birthday op!

You put your real DOB on there?

Yep. And my real phone number and contact details too!

I’m crazy like that.

In unrelated news, Bacofoil shares are at an all-time high.

You have the same birthday as Doug Jarvis!

I was about to ask “who?” but when I did that earlier today I got a mauling so I’ll leave that.

Ponders friending Cougar as I know his real name…

I have about 8 “school friends” that have requested to “friend” me. I didn’t like them at school 30+ years ago I’m unlikely to do so now.
I did “friend” one who turned out to be a horrendous racist bigot, unfriending him was a pleasure

@_rocketdoguk_ on Twitter btw

Deleting my Facebook account was the most liberating thing I’ve done in years. There is so much joy in being free of it. I felt like Neo.

I agree about deleting the account.

Facebook is great for business as it’s the modern Yellow Pages and I get a lot of work via my Facebook Page but I would happily delete my personal page if I didn’t have to have it as admin for my page.

Knowing what someone is doing, eating, feeling, banging is something I’m not interested in.

I’m always a second away from deleting but there’s ONE thing that stops me. One last stalk…

Te best thing about Facebook (actually it’s not, it’s just something I’ve had to endure) is declining friend requests from people off here (I presume). I’ve had about half a dozen, they’ve been mtbers so I’m assuming they’ve tracked me down via my username. YOY would you add someone as a “friend” if you’re not actually their friend?!

I have had literally none of those (even members I’ve met) 😥 edit! Oops, I’m friends with Jedi! Sorry Tony!

Happy birthday OP, FYI I’m only saying it because this is your second post mentioning it’s your birthday, it’s like you are trying to drop hints or something.

I’ve unfollowed bit remained freinds with people who are constantly telling the world, covertly, what an incredible wife/husband/mother/father/human being they are, or how gifted their kids are 👿

Ponders friending Cougar as I know his real name…

That’s slightly disconcerting…

That said, it’s less of an issue with people I actually like so fill your boots.

You have the same birthday as Doug Jarvis!
I was about to ask “who?” but when I did that earlier today I got a mauling so I’ll leave that.

Google ‘Doug Jarvis NHL’

I like Facebook. There I said it.

The people on my friends list are all people I like to hear from and the banter is always good.

The groups are useful: local cycling groups, local buy/sell/free stuff, Beavers, parent groups for the School, kids sports clubs, etc.

And I follow stuff I’m interested in. Tim Peake’s daily posts from ISS have been awe-inspiring. As was following Mark Beaumont across Africa or watching Martyn Ashton get back on wheels.

Sure there are a few downsides and plenty of morons, but overall I like it.

I’m too cool for farcebook. There’s only one place to come for an argument (either joining in or observing) or telling stories.
And that’s…
STRAAAVA.
Neither have Dracs or Cougars though.

I have had literally none of those (even members I’ve met)

🙁

Just checked my list and Dan Jenkins was the last one I had. Forgot to decline and just ignored the request so it’s still in my list.

The best bits are being able to keep up with what’s going on round the other side of the world.
As for the racist and sexist stuff people get one strike in case they hit the wrong gear button then it’s unfriend.

I’ve done some pretty awesome things in real life that would never have happened without Facebook. There are definitely negative sides to it and it does encourage narcissism IMO but it certainly has its upsides. Seems to be ‘cool’ to slag it off.

Seems to be ‘cool’ to slag it off.

This.

Its Ok, as someone who left the UK 6 years ago I find it a good way to keep up with friends and relatives though Whatsapp is my medium of choice for day to day stuff.

Oh, and happy birthday.