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How To Sign Up On Facebook

BornToShop — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:20:54 GMT

I can't believe the forums are closing after many many years of posting and kindred friendships that will be gone. Now I am thinking of signing up on Facebook. Any recommendations on how to do this safely and effectively? Any good books to navigate a beginner through this process?

Re: How To Sign Up On Facebook

JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:28:57 GMT

@BornToShop Protect your security by only allowing access to your page to friends and family, not public. Limit the info you put on your profile

if you're signing up in order to continue interacting through the QVC page, you can sign up using your forum ID rather than your real name.

Re: How To Sign Up On Facebook

Mindy D — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:36:25 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch @I didn't know that you can be anonymous of FB. Thank you for letting us know this.

Re: How To Sign Up On Facebook

Icegoddess — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:39:38 GMT

I don't think you can do that. People do get creative with their names, but last I heard, if someone at Facebook determines you are using a fake name they will ask for proof of ID and that is the name you must use.

Re: How To Sign Up On Facebook

Icegoddess — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:44:18 GMT

This is what Facebook itself says about names:

What names are allowed on Facebook?

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Facebook is a community where everyone uses the name they go by in everyday life. This makes it so that you always know who you're connecting with.

Your name can't include:

Symbols, numbers, unusual capitalization, repeating characters or punctuation.
Characters from multiple languages.
Titles of any kind (example: professional, religious).
Words or phrases in place of a name.
Offensive or suggestive words of any kind.

If your name follows our standards and you're still having trouble changing it, find out why.

Other things to keep in mind:

The name on your account should be the name that your friends call you in everyday life. This name should also appear on an ID or document from our ID list. There may be instances for using a name other than what appears on an ID document from our ID list for some profiles.
Nicknames can be used as a first or middle name if they're a variation of your authentic name (like Bob instead of Robert).
You can also list another name on your account (example: maiden name, nickname, professional name).
Profiles are for individual use only. You can create a Page for a business, organization or idea.
Impersonating anything or anyone isn't allowed. Learn more in our Community Standards.

Re: How To Sign Up On Facebook

JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:51:26 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:
I don't think you can do that. People do get creative with their names, but last I heard, if someone at Facebook determines you are using a fake name they will ask for proof of ID and that is the name you must use.

Believe me, it can be done. A person can have more than one ID. I know several people who do, It's just up to the person to remember which sign on to use. That said, my DH had a second ID and Facebook didn't like his posts so they canned that one. . 😆😆

Re: How To Sign Up On Facebook

new nickname 4 — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:52:05 GMT

Be as anonymous as possible - I have a facebook account, I don't have a photo - I am a blank profile - and I have went into the account settings and set everything I can to only me. I did not fill out where I live, went to school, marital status etc. I am as close to being invisible as possible. I also admit only my family as my friends, never accept any friend request. Please be aware, if you go on the QVC forums and post, there are "men"? who try to befriend you. Never reply to them.

Re: How To Sign Up On Facebook

Icegoddess — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:56:46 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
@Icegoddess wrote:
I don't think you can do that. People do get creative with their names, but last I heard, if someone at Facebook determines you are using a fake name they will ask for proof of ID and that is the name you must use.
Believe me, it can be done. A person can have more than one ID. I know several people who do, It's just up to the person to remember which sign on to use. That said, my DH had a second ID and Facebook didn't like his posts so they canned that one. . 😆😆

@JeanLouiseFinch I didn't say it couldn't be done. That's what I meant about creative names. But, if someone at FB gets suspicious, they'll shut it down. Same for more than one ID. Not allowed, but peope do it. I had a friend who used his pets so he could get "help" on the games he played.

Re: How To Sign Up On Facebook

Mistreatedbycs — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 23:49:45 GMT

@BornToShop

I wouldn't give FB my time or energy.

So the Q thinks they will force their loyal followers over to FB not a chance.

But if you must

Don't use your real name if you sign up, use a fake name. Dont put any real information about yourself on there.

Today I got 27 new notifications from people "I know". I Don'r use my real name so how do I know these people? ...and one guy is in the picture is pointing a gun at me.....really.

Re: How To Sign Up On Facebook

BornToShop — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:39:24 GMT

Wow @Mistreatedbycs are you kidding me???? Thank you so much for the FYI.

Re: How To Sign Up On Facebook

Pook — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 01:34:20 GMT

I will not post on Facebook because I do not want my name and any personal info that can be found on Facebook. I do not feel it is a protected site!! Some have email addresses, phone numbers, jobs and other personal info available on Facebook even if you choose to keep most things private. Then you get all those notices about people you might know and want to friend!! I also do not want postings on my facebook

Re: How To Sign Up On Facebook

DottieBlue — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 02:07:14 GMT

I will NEVER join Facebook. They ask for too much personal information just to sign up. It's really none of their business what my hobbies are, who my friends are, etc. etc. Talk about Big Brother!!!

Re: How To Sign Up On Facebook

Sage04 — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 02:13:17 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:
This is what Facebook itself says about names:

What names are allowed on Facebook?

Copy Link

Facebook is a community where everyone uses the name they go by in everyday life. This makes it so that you always know who you're connecting with.
Your name can't include:
Symbols, numbers, unusual capitalization, repeating characters or punctuation.
Characters from multiple languages.
Titles of any kind (example: professional, religious).
Words or phrases in place of a name.
Offensive or suggestive words of any kind.
If your name follows our standards and you're still having trouble changing it, find out why.
Other things to keep in mind:
The name on your account should be the name that your friends call you in everyday life. This name should also appear on an ID or document from our ID list. There may be instances for using a name other than what appears on an ID document from our ID list for some profiles.
Nicknames can be used as a first or middle name if they're a variation of your authentic name (like Bob instead of Robert).
You can also list another name on your account (example: maiden name, nickname, professional name).
Profiles are for individual use only. You can create a Page for a business, organization or idea.
Impersonating anything or anyone isn't allowed. Learn more in our Community Standards.

I have a friend who goes by the name Emotional Ball and that's not what we call her. I don't use my real name either.

Re: How To Sign Up On Facebook

Sage04 — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 02:23:17 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
@Icegoddess wrote:
I don't think you can do that. People do get creative with their names, but last I heard, if someone at Facebook determines you are using a fake name they will ask for proof of ID and that is the name you must use.
Believe me, it can be done. A person can have more than one ID. I know several people who do, It's just up to the person to remember which sign on to use. That said, my DH had a second ID and Facebook didn't like his posts so they canned that one. . 😆😆
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Was he in FB jail? I was there once for one day because I got tired of been asked "What's on my mind" every day so I said a few choice words (no curse words) and I did this for about a week. One day, couldn't sign on. A friend who is always in FB jail told me what was going on. That was so funny.

Re: How To Sign Up On Facebook

Sage04 — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 02:22:28 GMT

The only thing that's true on my FB account, is the State I live in. No picture, no other info and the email address I use has nothing to do with me. It's only for FB.

I buy a lot from FB Marketplace and get some good sales.

Re: How To Sign Up On Facebook

Sunshine Kate — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 02:23:04 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
@BornToShop Protect your security by only allowing access to your page to friends and family, not public. Limit the info you put on your profile

if you're signing up in order to continue interacting through the QVC page, you can sign up using your forum ID rather than your real name.

@JeanLouiseFinch, you are not supposed to sign up with two different names. Only one sign-up per person. If FB finds out you have more than one account, they can ban you forever.

I suspect there are people with multiple accounts, I don't know what happens to them.

FB can find out if you're using the same computer or phone, everything is traced.

I'm not saying I agree.

Re: How To Sign Up On Facebook

Sage04 — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 02:26:35 GMT

I have two FB Accounts with different names. My husband had 2 accounts with his real name. He forgot he already had an account.

Re: How To Sign Up On Facebook

Icegoddess — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 02:28:24 GMT

@Sage04 wrote:
@Icegoddess wrote:
This is what Facebook itself says about names:

What names are allowed on Facebook?

Copy Link

Facebook is a community where everyone uses the name they go by in everyday life. This makes it so that you always know who you're connecting with.
Your name can't include:
Symbols, numbers, unusual capitalization, repeating characters or punctuation.
Characters from multiple languages.
Titles of any kind (example: professional, religious).
Words or phrases in place of a name.
Offensive or suggestive words of any kind.
If your name follows our standards and you're still having trouble changing it, find out why.
Other things to keep in mind:
The name on your account should be the name that your friends call you in everyday life. This name should also appear on an ID or document from our ID list. There may be instances for using a name other than what appears on an ID document from our ID list for some profiles.
Nicknames can be used as a first or middle name if they're a variation of your authentic name (like Bob instead of Robert).
You can also list another name on your account (example: maiden name, nickname, professional name).
Profiles are for individual use only. You can create a Page for a business, organization or idea.
Impersonating anything or anyone isn't allowed. Learn more in our Community Standards.

I have a friend who goes by the name Emotional Ball and that's not what we call her. I don't use my real name either.

@Sage04 Good for you. Hopefully, you won't get caught. As I told another poster, I know it CAN be done and that others do it, but if you get caught, they can boot you off. All it takes is for someone to get mad at you and report you.

Re: How To Sign Up On Facebook

JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 02:30:21 GMT

@Sage04 wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
@Icegoddess wrote:
I don't think you can do that. People do get creative with their names, but last I heard, if someone at Facebook determines you are using a fake name they will ask for proof of ID and that is the name you must use.
Believe me, it can be done. A person can have more than one ID. I know several people who do, It's just up to the person to remember which sign on to use. That said, my DH had a second ID and Facebook didn't like his posts so they canned that one. . 😆😆
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Was he in FB jail? I was there once for one day because I got tired of been asked "What's on my mind" every day so I said a few choice words (no curse words) and I did this for about a week. One day, couldn't sign on. A friend who is always in FB jail told me what was going on. That was so funny.

@Sage04 He spent some time there too 😆😆😆

Re: How To Sign Up On Facebook

Sage04 — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 02:30:55 GMT

@Icegoddess I've been on FB forever. By now they should have known if they were looking.