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I'm Being Serious.....

bootsanne — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:15:24 GMT

At my ripe old age....early 60's...I'm thinking about joining Facebook. And no, not to check on LR, but to look up some old friends. I've been retired for 8 years and it seems nobody has land lines anymore. How do I start? How much personal info do you have to put out? Do you have to put your picture on your page? I have an iphone 6+ that is basically used to take pictures of my cats. I am not a technology wiz. What's the first thing I do and is there a charge?

Re: I'm Being Serious.....

JaneMarple — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:25:14 GMT

@bootsanne wrote:
At my ripe old age....early 60's...I'm thinking about joining Facebook. And no, not to check on LR, but to look up some old friends. I've been retired for 8 years and it seems nobody has land lines anymore. How do I start? How much personal info do you have to put out? Do you have to put your picture on your page? I have an iphone 6+ that is basically used to take pictures of my cats. I am not a technology wiz. What's the first thing I do and is there a charge?

No charge.

You don't have to post your photo or personal information like where you live, ehere you work or went to school.

Type in facebook.com and go from there.

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fenway — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:25:19 GMT

I am not Tech Savy either, but managed to get on Facebook Years ago (with a little help) My picture is of my Dogs, Never put personel info on Facebook, do not say when you are going to be away. Show the vacation pictures when you get back. Once you are on and Friend people just remember they have friends who can see your info. There is a way to ONLY let "Your" Friends see your info. I am Still learning. Just yesterday someone said they accepted my Friend Request!! BUT I Did NOT Friend him have no idea who he is SO I BLOCKED him.

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Snowpuppy — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:27:01 GMT

While I don't FB, I've given up the idea of locating former friends based on the paranoid comments posted here.

OMG! THEY WANT SOMETHING! YOUR DIAMONIQUE! THEY'RE A STALKER! I WATCH ID TV, JUST DON'T!!!!

I never knew people were so paranoid about someone they once knew so very well. I certainly don't want to cause someone so much anxiety.

I wanted nor needed a thing other than to say hello.

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SilleeMee — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:29:53 GMT

Just be very careful of who you "friend". Some people are not who they seem to be.

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Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:32:49 GMT

@bootsanne wrote:
At my ripe old age....early 60's...I'm thinking about joining Facebook. And no, not to check on LR, but to look up some old friends. I've been retired for 8 years and it seems nobody has land lines anymore. How do I start? How much personal info do you have to put out? Do you have to put your picture on your page? I have an iphone 6+ that is basically used to take pictures of my cats. I am not a technology wiz. What's the first thing I do and is there a charge?

@bootsanne

Just be extremely careful with what information you post.

There's no charge ..... but it's really surprising that so many people still haven't figured out how they can have such a big, profitable business and not charge the customers. Duh.

Print out their Terms of Use .... and read the whole thing very carefully. Enough said.

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Spurt — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:41:23 GMT

@bootsanne wrote:
At my ripe old age....early 60's...I'm thinking about joining Facebook. And no, not to check on LR, but to look up some old friends. I've been retired for 8 years and it seems nobody has land lines anymore. How do I start? How much personal info do you have to put out? Do you have to put your picture on your page? I have an iphone 6+ that is basically used to take pictures of my cats. I am not a technology wiz. What's the first thing I do and is there a charge?

@bootsanne

It doesn't cost anything.....You don't have to put a profile photo of yourself, if you want you can use a photo of your cat, flowers, a sunset etc...... you don't even have to fill out personal info in your profile and leave that blank, there is certain mandatory info, to create account, name and email, and phone, you'll get reminders to ask if you want to add to your profile I just ignore those. You don't have to post pictures if you don't want to on your page. . some have said not to put your real birthdate (security/privacy issue)...that's up to you....the most critical is the privacy/securtiy settings....read these sections...you can have it set so that just your friends can see info...There's no charge......there might be ads but if it gives yu the option click the down arrow and block it.......you can also use the down arrow to hide posts that asks if you know people and want to ask to be their friend.....or if it's an ad you can't block, just hit the "x" in the upper right hand corner to remove them.....

Any questions, post here on the Q forum and people will try to help you.

I don't use Facebook that often, I only have 7 friends which consists of out of town relatives (friends have to ask your permission to join your page---you can accept or block them).....

If you want to posts photos from your iphone, add the Facebook app to your phone and then if you want to post a photo of your cats on your Facebook Page just hit the photo icon on Facebook, and then click the photo from your photo gallery on your phone it will show on Facebook and hit post.

Don't hit the news stories on the left---sometimes it leads to spam so I was told...and Facebook got in trouble for fake news anyway.....

Good Luck! Have fun! Discuss fun topics that you and your friends enjoy.....I'd stay away from policitics or controversal topics....you can post news links (copy and paste) Some people post way too much info it drives you crazy, I dont care what they had for breakfast/lunch/dinner......and there every move throughout the day or night....if this drives you crazy click the arrow and select "see fewer posts like this"........

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Catiele — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:36:05 GMT

I just know it isn't for me. Friends are on and want me to join. They like it. For me it is TMI.

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BootLvr — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:38:43 GMT

After you go to Facebook.com, you will have to give them a name, password, and email or phone number. Most people use their real name so that they can be 'found,' but some use a first and middle name; it's totally up to you. It's been a long time since I joined, but I think FB will ask you for certain information after that, but none of it is mandatory. Just enter as much as you feel comfortable with. You don't even need a personal picture, you can pick animals or scenery, or just leave it blank.

Before you go too far, be sure to look over the Privacy section. Again, most people limit their posts to only their "Friends," at least to start. Once you're in, I'm sure there are a lot of people you know who are already on and can help you get around. Have fun!

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gidgetgh — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:42:40 GMT

I use my first name, maiden name and married name so old friends will be able to find me.

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SilleeMee — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:43:02 GMT

Your privacy settings are important. Make sure to read about the settings, how to adjust them for your security and what the settings actually mean as far as how they can affect your privacy. Keep informed with changes to FB policies regarding privacy settings.

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Moonchilde — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:45:00 GMT

@bootsanne, you control 98% of what is on your FB page and who can see it; the hysterics either don't know how to do that, or just enjoy freaking others out for lolz.

You don't have to use a photo of yourself. I take horrible pics, so although I rotate a few of me, 90% of the avatar photos I use are of other things or places. You don't even have to use your real name (though it has to look like it might be a real name) - but if you're trying to connect with others I'd suggest you do use your real name, and/or include your maiden name if you're married - otherwise if anyone is looking for you, or trying to verify you're who they think you are, a fake name is pointless.

You don't have to fill in any of the birthdate, hometown, etc. things if you don't want to - or you can fill out some of them, and make most of or all of your settings private.

I would suggest, if possible, that you get someone who knows what they're doing to help you set it up.

In general, restrict every permission you can to "Friends Only" - that insures that what you post on your own page is seen only by those you Friend, not the general public.

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Big Sister — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:51:02 GMT

@Catiele wrote:
I just know it isn't for me. Friends are on and want me to join. They like it. For me it is TMI.

Yep, what @Catiele just said. It's not for me.

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StylishLady — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 23:52:15 GMT

I quit Facebook. Too many ads, too much political BS. I'll e-mail or Skype friends and family if I want to chat and send photos.

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Mistreatedbycs — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:18:11 GMT

I quit FB too.

Too controlled as to what the news is. Strange people appearing as possible friends (there was a guy pointing a gun at me) and no he was not a friend of someone else's friend.

Don't want people to know anything.

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Shanus — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:33:22 GMT

@StylishLady. Not a real "techie". Can't even figure out yet how to post on here the comment I'm referring to and then post my reply or how folks put on pics of their pets, greeting cards, moving objects, etc.

I digress. Oh, FB. I was on about 10 yrs. ago. Hubby set me up, put on all my privacy whatevers....I stayed on for 2 yrs. My life seemed so mundane when I read about friends' cruises, parties, the hundreds of acquaintances each one had. I found I had nothing much to add to their extravagant ways of life. It could have all been BS, no way too know. I started getting depressed. It was time to give it up. I've heard now it's a lot of political humor, etc. Don't miss it at all until someone says "Follow me on my Facebook page"....

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Shanus — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:35:18 GMT

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Shanus — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:41:13 GMT

@gidgetgh. I think what I didn't like about FB was that people could "find"me. It felt like an invasion of my privacy...old friend or not. I had 4th cousins I'd never heard of contacting me through a friend of a friend they met 40 yrs. ago at college & "tracked me down". I felt like I was being stalked. With all the hacking going on, I'll keep my info private.

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patbz — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:58:29 GMT

I'm 73 and I love Facebook (been on it for 10 years). I have lived all over the world (as has DH) and find this is a terrific way to reconnect with H.S., college, work associates as well as old boyfriends (yes), and relatives. I usually have about 130 contacts (I know them all) and we share photos, recipes, etc but not much politically. I strongly suggest you include your full name, including maiden, and a picture (so if someone is looking for you, and especially if you have a common name, they have something to go on). I've learned of a lot of births and deaths and even of the impending birth of my first grandson.

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happycat — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 01:04:28 GMT

I am on fb, and an old friend sent me a friend request, which I accepted. The first thing I see of hers, is an extremely homophobic post. Which was hateful, judgemental and unchristian. Got me thinking of the good people I have known over the years, who that post would apply to. I unfriended her.

It is a free country. But, there sure seems to be a lot people who post on fb, things they might not have the guts to say out in the REAL WORLD....to real people face to face.

I am on fb at the moment, but not sure how long its gonna last.