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Facebook question

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:07:48 GMT

Is there a way to TOTALLY block any/every one seeing what you like, follow... on facebook?

I am sure my settings are set to very private but I just don't like people seeing what I like or follow.

I only 'like' or 'follow' so that I can keep track of an event or a business that I want to have access to.

Friend list is very small, and I NEVER interact with them. I only wanted facebook to sell a few items now and then.

Re: Facebook question

geezerette — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:32:03 GMT

"Only Me" option in Followers and Public Content.

The people you are following can see that you are following them.

Re: Facebook question

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:34:17 GMT

@geezerette I will double check but I am sure I have that 'checked'.

I realize this is not a big deal but. I 'followed' a public post so that I could remember an event that I wanted to attend...I guess when I do that it is public (as my name is made public) or the few friends I have can see that I followed that post...not sure which.

I guess it bugs me knowing that anyone can see that I followed a particular post.

Generally I copy and paste anything I want to save and put it into a folder on my desktop. When I logged into facebook earlier a friend 'liked' my response to a post....I did not post anything I only indicated I was interested in the post.

Yes I realize it is petty but I dont like it, I don't think there is a work around, probaby following or indicating 'interested' is public.

Re: Facebook question

Ainhisg — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:46:21 GMT

@Mom2Dogs I created a separate FB account with a made up name. I have no friends and nothing on my profile on this other account. The associated email is an alternate email address that I sometimes use. I use this separate FB account more than I do my own, because I interact with public pages and sell things using Marketplace without anyone knowing my real name (much safer). My friends and family have no idea I have an alternate identity. lol If you decide to do this, it is so easy, but you will have to create a new email account (if you don't have a second one already) and associate it with the new FB account.

Re: Facebook question

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:53:29 GMT

@Ainhisg I need to do that. I have nothing on my profile account....and just 3 friends.

I only wanted facebook to sell on Marketplace then a friend 'friended' me..ugh.

Now to come up with a fake email...as far as what I have listed under my current name, I guess I can delete and then re list the items?

Re: Facebook question

Love my grandkids — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:55:22 GMT

@Ainhisg @Mom2Dogs I know someone who did this. Somehow FB figured it out and the fake page was deleted and the person with their real name was in FB "jail" for 2 weeks. Just FYI.

Re: Facebook question

Qgirl26 — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:59:59 GMT

I don't know the answers but I don't like everyone knowing every little thing I follow or post on either @Mom2Dogs . I understand!

Also, you can save posts by clicking on the 3 dots in the upper right hand corner and it has a place where you can put that it's only for you. I don't know if that interests you or not.

Re: Facebook question

geezerette — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:04:10 GMT

Public pages are just that--public. Any interaction you have with them other than simply viewing the page is 'public'.

Re: Facebook question

Qgirl26 — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:08:15 GMT

@geezerette, I'm not the OP but thank you for this. I just went to check mine and changed it to this setting. That makes me feel better. I'm very private about things and don't like everyone to know every single little thing I do.

Re: Facebook question

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:54:07 GMT

@Qgirl26 Yes, that might work, thanks

Re: Facebook question

geezerette — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:04:19 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@geezerette I will double check but I am sure I have that 'checked'.

I realize this is not a big deal but. I 'followed' a public post so that I could remember an event that I wanted to attend...I guess when I do that it is public (as my name is made public) or the few friends I have can see that I followed that post...not sure which.

I guess it bugs me knowing that anyone can see that I followed a particular post.
Generally I copy and paste anything I want to save and put it into a folder on my desktop. When I logged into facebook earlier a friend 'liked' my response to a post....I did not post anything I only indicated I was interested in the post.

Yes I realize it is petty but I dont like it, I don't think there is a work around, probaby following or indicating 'interested' is public.

@Mom2Dogs

If you look at your settings, you'll see that some of the options for "public" pages are limited to only "Public", "Friends", or "Friends of Friends". There are no totally private options in those instances if you interact with the page.

Re: Facebook question

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:10:15 GMT

@Qgirl26 Are you aware if people know when your facebook page is open?...meaning they know when you are on facebook looking around..not posting just reading what is on your feed (if that is what it is called)

Re: Facebook question

Ainhisg — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 23:42:47 GMT

@Mom2Dogs your friends will know when you're on Facebook if you use messenger. On messenger, there will be a green dot on your profile pic when you're active on FB.

Re: Facebook question

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 23:59:32 GMT

@Ainhisg I believe 'Messenger' is an app....which I do not have.

I am notified on my facebook page when someone messages me..generally it is when I have something listed on Marketplace or when I have messaged a business requesting a quote, information, etc.

Thanks

Re: Facebook question

dooBdoo — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:06:47 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@Ainhisg I believe 'Messenger' is an app....which I do not have.
I am notified on my facebook page when someone messages me..generally it is when I have something listed on Marketplace or when I have messaged a business requesting a quote, information, etc.

Thanks

@Mom2Dogs, Messenger is also resident on the full website.

I never use any Facebook apps.

I'm on my Mac right now, and looking at the main Facebook general feed I see "Messenger" as an option on the left side of the screen, along with other options such as Friends, Memories, Saved, Groups, and so on.

I just click on it there when I want to use that feature.😊

Re: Facebook question

Mom2Dogs — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:30:31 GMT

@dooBdoo ... I do not see the options you see only Menu, Messenger, Notifications and Account, which is my profile picture....to the right when I open Facebook.

I know I am being parinoid but it just irks me when a person I know remarks on something that I 'liked' or was 'interested' in...which is very rare, mostly I use facebook for looking up a business profie, phone number or when I am looking for a service person...and selling on marketplace, which she 'liked' something I was selling.

From now on I know what not to do, but when it comes to selling obviously that cannot be kept private.

thank you.

Re: Facebook question

Alsace Gal — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 01:00:04 GMT

@Ainhisg

I also use an alias on my fb page and made up birthday.
There may be a dozen who know my real name and they're all associations I belong to.

Re: Facebook question

MoJoV — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:40:28 GMT

I dumped FB a few years ago, just not worth it. I was on twitter, got hacked there. The entire cabootle just not worth the angst over who sees what.

Re: Facebook question

Lilysmom1 — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:16:26 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@Ainhisg I need to do that. I have nothing on my profile account....and just 3 friends.

I only wanted facebook to sell on Marketplace then a friend 'friended' me..ugh.

Now to come up with a fake email...as far as what I have listed under my current name, I guess I can delete and then re list the items?

@Mom2Dogs You control who you are friends with. You need mutual consent to be friends so someone cannot friend you unless you agree. There is always an option to delete friend requests.

Re: Facebook question

Mom2Dogs — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:33:51 GMT

@Lilysmom1 Yes, I understand how the friend thing works (I only have 3)....but I did not realize they (particularly 1 friend) could see most things like I mentioned up thread....I did not want any friends, I just wanted to sell some things on Facebook.