topic Re: Facebook? Do I Need It? in Community Chat

Facebook? Do I Need It?

ECBG — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 21:23:00 GMT

As many of you know, I am a retired high school teacher and love working with color and people.

Having left my last position of almost five years (in an anchor store where I was very succesfull) becaude I was in a toxic situation, I am looking for another position, preferably at a boutique.

This afternoon, while returning something in a store I was speaking with the customer in front of me about a boutique I love at is privately owned. She told me she had just learned on their facebook they were looking for someone! I really like everyone there and they call out my name when I come in. I was thrilled! I go to fill out an application tomorrow.

As long as you don't let anyone be your friend whom you do not know, I'm thinking that I should join facebook.

Also, there are FB retail pages I want to see at times.

I don't have family out of town or need FB for any reason like that.

Thank you for your help!

Re: Facebook? Do I Need It?

RainyDayGal — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 21:25:58 GMT

Some people don't have "friends" and just use it get promotional information, and to like certain sites. Just set your privacy to where people can't see your page.

Re: Facebook? Do I Need It?

RainyDayGal — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 21:28:11 GMT

And use a different name. I know people that have accounts for the dog. LOL

Re: Facebook? Do I Need It?

Preds — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 21:29:22 GMT

My DD set me up to keep track of her. I'm scared of it, but do like seeing the stuff on there. One of these days I'll figure it out.

Re: Facebook? Do I Need It?

chickenbutt — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 21:37:53 GMT

Only you can know that. I tried it, a number of years ago, and found that I did NOT need it, so I stopped. It was just kind of silly to me. But I don't begrudge it others, who have different needs than I.

But do hear this - There are a number of privacy and security settings. If you join, you REALLY need to go through all those settings with a fine-tooth comb and set it up. Otherwise, you have no privacy and it can be a nightmare.

Furthermore, I'm not convinced that even with the tightest of privacy/security settings there you are REALLY getting the high degree of privacy that some of us may require.

Re: Facebook? Do I Need It?

croemer — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 21:38:01 GMT

Need? Well it is a good way to stay in touch with those you know, especially if you do not see them often. It's a great way to be in touch with the world...read up on almost anything. I also love beauty and I learn a lot by reading reviews or receiving discount coupons all coming through on your feed.

Re: Facebook? Do I Need It?

MalteseMomma — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 21:46:44 GMT

I love,love,love Facebook and i constantly tell Mark that he has united the world for the good. If not for FB I would never have seen my beautiful great grandkids or even my much loved Grandaughters and grand son that lives across across the country.We just cannot vist across the nation. I even get to see my beloved deceased sisters family and keep in close touch with them.

I keep informed of whats going on the the world around me too.

Why does anyone think it is anymore dangerous than posting here in QVC's site? In fact you have more controll over your privacy on FB than you do here on the Q site. Google yourself and you will see every post you ever wrote here .......lol

FB is a gift from God as far as I am concerned. ..and I bless Mark daily for having started it <3

Re: Facebook? Do I Need It?

scotnovel — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 21:49:04 GMT

I was reluctant to use FB for a long time too. However, when my cousin was critically ill, they kept everyone up to date putting info on facebook. That way they didn't have to call repeating the same info over and over. Recently my SIL was diagnosed with breast cancer and she is also keeping friends and family up to date on her treatments and condition on facebook as well. My family members are scattered all over the country and we almost never get together so it works well to use something like FB.

I was able to connect with some old friends from high school that I haven't seen for almost 50 years but it has also been nice to catch up with them.

You can limit the personal info that you include in your profile,you don't have to friend anyone you don't know, and you never have to post anything if you don't want to. I don't believe there is anything to fear from it if you use some of the security features and also use it responsibily yourself.

Re: Facebook? Do I Need It?

Winkk — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 21:49:33 GMT

I have a FB page but I only use it for informational purposes. I have no friends and all my security settings are high. I like following different groups and seeing what others have to say.

Make sure you use a phony name. I have two emails, one I use for purchasing, FB , etc. and one I give out for real email.

Re: Facebook? Do I Need It?

SXMGirl — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 22:01:01 GMT

I started using FB when I was teaching and would notify students of classwork that they missed due to absences. Never friended a student.

Now that I am retired, our YMCA uses FB to notify if there are closings or class cancellations.

My main use of FB is to message people who I know and to get recipes. There are wonderful recipes on FB.

If you sign up, make sure to use the privacy settings.

I have friends who put every part of their lives on FB, but I think that is such a dangerous practice. Be very careful in how you use it and you will be fine.

Re: Facebook? Do I Need It?

Moonchilde — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 22:02:56 GMT

No one "needs" FB. But keeping track of what's up with friends and relatives aside, both for retail connections and a variety of cultural and special interests, it can be very useful and rewarding.

I enjoy it for a combination of all its potential uses. I keep track of what's up with favorite brands, websites, b&m shops (including the special offers, giveaways & discounts). I get info from PBS, local TV stations, and tons of special interests of all kinds. It's keeps me up to date on what's current in both my retail and cultural interests, completely aside from friends and family, which I also enjoy.

I have a relative who juggles three FB pages - the official one for her employer, a more personal to her page for those who know her through her work, and her personal friends/family page. She has very wisely separated these areas, though not everyone needs to of course, but she's a 'retail example.'

As far as privacy (and paranoia), you do need to have it set up carefully, yes, but FB has made it easier (more understandable) now. Not everyone's opinion on "Facebook privacy issues" will be the same. Be cautious, but realize that several of the privacy issues branded "FB issues" as if they are the Big Bad, exist on many if not most major sites of all kinds, whether people are aware of it or not.

Re: Facebook? Do I Need It?

winamac1 — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 22:05:57 GMT

I have it. I certainly don't need it.

Re: Facebook? Do I Need It?

ECBG — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 22:10:49 GMT

@Moonchilde wrote:
No one "needs" FB. But keeping track of what's up with friends and relatives aside, both for retail connections and a variety of cultural and special interests, it can be very useful and rewarding.

I enjoy it for a combination of all its potential uses. I keep track of what's up with favorite brands, websites, b&m shops (including the special offers, giveaways & discounts). I get info from PBS, local TV stations, and tons of special interests of all kinds. It's keeps me up to date on what's current in both my retail and cultural interests, completely aside from friends and family, which I also enjoy.

I have a relative who juggles three FB pages - the official one for her employer, a more personal to her page for those who know her through her work, and her personal friends/family page. She has very wisely separated these areas, though not everyone needs to of course, but she's a 'retail example.'

As far as privacy (and paranoia), you do need to have it set up carefully, yes, but FB has made it easier (more understandable) now. Not everyone's opinion on "Facebook privacy issues" will be the same. Be cautious, but realize that several of the privacy issues branded "FB issues" as if they are the Big Bad, exist on many if not most major sites of all kinds, whether people are aware of it or not.

@Moonchilde********Would it be dangerous for me to use my name so I can connect to former students I'd like to speak with. Because I had them at 17-19, some of them are (gasp) approaching 50!

I hear a lot of people connecting like that.

Thanks!

Re: Facebook? Do I Need It?

missy1 — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 22:21:56 GMT

No.

Re: Facebook? Do I Need It?

SaRina — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 22:22:40 GMT

I have set up a FB account with a bogus name and profile for the purpose of playing computer games so that when I "friend" others (for the purpose of gaming), they do not know who I am. That's all I need FB for.

Re: Facebook? Do I Need It?

jackthebear — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 22:23:01 GMT

you don't need it at all

but it can be useful and interesting.

As i said recently I am using it differently now, more as a

resource.

I belong to several groups, and it is a good method to

get in touch with manufacturers if you have an issue.

You can do a fake name or pastiche of your real name, just

don't put all your info on your profile. I actually changed my birthday to a fake one as well.

As for the comment about being scared of, there is nothing to be scared of just be sensible

Re: Facebook? Do I Need It?

Moonchilde — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 22:27:23 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@Moonchilde wrote:
No one "needs" FB. But keeping track of what's up with friends and relatives aside, both for retail connections and a variety of cultural and special interests, it can be very useful and rewarding.

I enjoy it for a combination of all its potential uses. I keep track of what's up with favorite brands, websites, b&m shops (including the special offers, giveaways & discounts). I get info from PBS, local TV stations, and tons of special interests of all kinds. It's keeps me up to date on what's current in both my retail and cultural interests, completely aside from friends and family, which I also enjoy.

I have a relative who juggles three FB pages - the official one for her employer, a more personal to her page for those who know her through her work, and her personal friends/family page. She has very wisely separated these areas, though not everyone needs to of course, but she's a 'retail example.'

As far as privacy (and paranoia), you do need to have it set up carefully, yes, but FB has made it easier (more understandable) now. Not everyone's opinion on "Facebook privacy issues" will be the same. Be cautious, but realize that several of the privacy issues branded "FB issues" as if they are the Big Bad, exist on many if not most major sites of all kinds, whether people are aware of it or not.
@Moonchilde********Would it be dangerous for me to use my name so I can connect to former students I'd like to speak with. Because I had them at 17-19, some of them are (gasp) approaching 50!
I hear a lot of people connecting like that.

Thanks!

My opinion is that anything "can" be dangerous - there are always oddballs, sociopaths and those who hold strange grudges. But I'm thinkin' most people would not have such issues ;-)

Using real names on FB is pretty much mandatory if you want people to be able to search for you and find you, in order to connect. They have to have a good idea it's you ;-) Also you need to put enough basic info in your public profile to help, i.e. former English (or whatever) teacher at X school in City, State.

Unless someone wants to track you down for nefarious purposes, I can't see that using a real name will allow people to harm you. Don't make anything public about where you live, where you hang out, etc. I mean - random maniacs cruising for people to murder *could* find you, and people *could* steal your identity or wipe out your bank account If you provided enough info, but it's highly unlikely ;-) and it could happen through other sites as well. Go for it!

Re: Facebook? Do I Need It?

GCR18 — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 22:45:41 GMT

Don't need it, but it sure is fun. I signed up a number of years ago because something that needed you to be a Facebook member. I put absolutely nothing on the page and didn't have any friends. When I was home sick last year, I started playing around with it and asking friends how to use it. I have a symbol as my picture and now have about 75 friends. I don't post a lot. I click a few likes here and there. I had no idea what I was missing. I agree there is less privacy here on the q board.

Re: Facebook? Do I Need It?

hckynut — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 22:50:51 GMT

@ECBG

Don't know if you need Facebook, but I get along just fine without it. If someone wants to know what 's up with me? Some still use a telephone for its original purpose. If I want to do the same? Pick up that old/best way of communicating, other than face to face, and chat away.

hckynut(john)

Re: Facebook? Do I Need It?

151949 — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 23:04:56 GMT

IMO - if you keep your settings private and only "friend" people who actually are your friends and family FB is a wonderful thing. I keep in touch with friends and family from all across the world on FB.