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[smoochy]

 I brought it up because I felt like making conversation. That urge has passed. 

[rockygems123]

The day a friend posted a pic of her hair blow out was when I quit Facebook. That was about 10 years ago and have been grateful for that decision and time well spent since. 

[We rescue cats]

I enjoy Facebook. I follow and belong to several groups there, especially the motorhome folks-there are several Tiffin (our model of motorhome) groups we discuss changes we are making the unit, recommendations for the work to be done, who to do the work, where to stay and on and on. . . we often do get togethers in different parts of the country as well. I stay in touch with folks I worked with at Pan Am and Mohawk/Allegheny and those on the board at USAIR with me. . . I often asked for help with my koi pond when I had it, we went to koi shows all over the country and many of us are still in touch. I would miss Facebook.

[Kachina624]

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@BunSnoop wrote:

I do not post anything on Facebook.  However, I enjoy the feeds especially what's happening in our town.  Often people will ask for recommendations for doctors, dentists, handyman, landscapers, etc.  It's very helpful to find recommendations like those from people in your neighborhood.  Then I go a step further and do a little more research.  I've found a wonderful PCP, landscaper, vet for my little fur baby through our town's Facebook.  It's been a very valuable source of information for me.

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@BunSnoop.  It's sounds like you're talking about the NextDoor app.   I never see things like you describe on Facebook.

[Spurt]

Facebook is good to keep in contact with friends and family that live out of state. Ours is a closed group that we restrict who can join ..

But if you like to browse topics of interest--- fav tv shows/actors, decorating, gardening, fashion etc etc PROCEED WITH CAUTION----

Facebook had lots of sites that post false information about celebrities, BEWARE---always do a fact check (just put the news IN SEARCH on your Laptop, PC, or phone browser--- for example, is it true that this actor has cancer) and it will tell you if its true or just click bait to direct you to a website....I've reported the false reports and Facebook has done nothing, the site continues to post false news! Some fraudsters will pretend to be the celebrity and want to direct message you--- dont believe it, its part of a scam!!!

Also, a lot of the Facebook advertisers are scammers, photos of merchandise and/or store owners are AI generated they steal your money no merchandise will be sent to you, and they pretend they're a US company, but they are actually in China. If you actually get merchandise its usually a very cheap knockoff looking nothing like the photo, and if you want a refund they require you to send the item back to China and the postage cost more than you paid for the item!! Again, if you report them to Facebook, Facebook does nothing--- contact your Bank or credit card company to see if their fraud department can get your money back.....

What's ironic is theres actually a site on Facebook called FALSE ADVERTISING ON FACEBOOK with stories and warnings all about these scammers and fraudsters ....yet Facebook isnt even phased by this, these companies continue to be allowed on Facebook even though people continue to get ripped off😡 Oh watch out some claim to give proceeds of their sales to well known charities, but some companies lie about this too, contact that charity to verify it first I'm glad I did!!

Also I know so many family members and friends that got hacked thru Facebook's Direct Messaging!

If it wasnt for a few family/friend members I'd quit Facebook for good!! 😡 

[Kachina624]

@Spurt. I buy from Facebook ads quite frequently.  I avoid the ones that are obvious scams...too good to be true.  I always use PayPal and twice they have sent immediate refunds when I've filed complaints.  Yes, they often say it's made somewhere in the USA but is strangely shipped from Asia.

[Spurt]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

@Spurt. I buy from Facebook ads quite frequently.  I avoid the ones that are obvious scams...too good to be true.  I always use PayPal and twice they have sent immediate refunds when I've filed complaints.  Yes, they often say it's made somewhere in the USA but is strangely shipped from Asia.

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@Kachina624 

Yes, there are some valid companies and businesses that I've made purchases with and learned about thru other avenues but it seems more and more Facebook companies are these scammers

....one went so far to give a company address in Houston, but there was no such street, phone number was fake, and email "unable to deliver"---and they aren't the only company out there with false info.....Other people posted similar horror stories about other companies....

Read the stories from the Facebook False Advertisers Facebook site....And I'm talking about what seems to be reasonably priced merchandise like $29 for a cute tshirt or tote bag, or reasonably priced costume jewelry...etc etc...Not the too good to be true--- a $160 or $200 handbag marked down to $25---I'm not talking about these "bargains" because they supposedly "lost their lease" or "decided to retire" cough cough 🙄 ....You would be surprised how many are out there...

Most banks, credit cards, or pay pal are good about giving refunds....but some cases have gotten push back....But I prefer to not have to go thru that step when I buy something....

[SoCal Bred]

I'm not on FB or any other social media platforms other than this forum, I have sister-in-laws that use FB to keep up with family members who they have no or little contact with just to be in the know of what's going on with their lives. 

[Mom2Dogs]

I have a fake name account on facebook, mainly to sell a few things on Marketplace.  On the rare occasion that I would post..and I mean rare...a friend of mine always has to comment, which I do not appreciate..generally I am asking a question, and one time I hit 'interested' in an event and then she did the same.

I do not know how she figured out my fake name but I was not happy...

I do not have any 'friends' either so it is a mystery to me.

I will say that I have found intereting things and stores in my area that I was not aware of, so that is nice.

The biggest reason for a fake name was because I was self employed and customers wanted to friend me, when I used my real name.  I did not want to be facebook friends with customers.

[Pecky]

I love FB, I don't post very much but I love looking and keeping up with friends that I haven't seen in a while. When I had my high school reunion it was nice having people post so when I saw them I knew pretty much what they have been doing and talking about their cruises & family members.  I am on it a few times a day.