Anyone Else Tired of Facebook?

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I think it's going to stick around and probably replace regular email accounts for the most part.
You dont have to visit it every day, but it's a good place to be able to catch up quickly with everyone when you WANT to.
Communication has changed a great deal.
I don't think it's just a fad.

I actually hate FB, but have an account. I hate how much FB "owns" us all and does what they want with our privacy and I hate all the changes they do. I also hate hearing about things people do that I barely know but want to go off on them for being so damn lazy or stupid- but good morals say you shouldn't do that. I also hate being friended by people only to become a "number" so they don't look like they only have 19 friends. It's almost like if you don't have over a certain number, you are a loser.

Now, on the flip side. I do like FB for my support groups (I have special needs child) and being able to talk openly about issues is good for me. I also like that I don't have to go look up emails, I can email anyone I need to on FB by looking up their name. That's about it for the "likes".

I've often wondered, out of all my so called friends on FB, how many of them would actually attend my funeral should I die tomorrow? How many of them would send a condolence? I'd un-friend a lot of people but my hubby always says, "why? what if something happens to them in life and it's something you have lived through and could help them?". Guilt trip central:/

All in all, I have a love/hate relationship with FB.

I do see it as sticking around and I enjoy using it. I'm frustrated with all the changes, but that's because i have to learn the new ways.

I keep in touch with family and friends across the world and here in the U.S., for free! I recently re-connected with high school classmates, and we are planning our 41st (we missed a 40th) reunion for next June. AND I found someone (a former classmate) to help me with writing my book about my son's kidnapping.

No, I'm not tired of Facebook.

It has become a valuable tool for many of us. I see my news through it. I keep up with various businesses, schools, and other information from pastors and online places I like. I communicate with my clients. I get to see what my clients are up to in their personal time and that gives me information that they might not otherwise have time to convey in the little time we see each other face to face. They get to see what we are up to on a regular basis as well. So it replaces almost any need to write a newsletter or give personal reports to each and every client. Not only that, my clients send me schedule changes and make requests to me about schedules and I request supplies from them.

That's all on top of keeping up with family that lives all over. I don't see facebook going anywhere.

I actually like fb for keeping track of family and friends out of state. Even like their cityville. I really am not a fan of the changes. Dont like them at all actually. but its free so I guess we should not be complaining to hard. lol

I have mostly my family on FB, that includes in law family too. I have like three former coworkers that never respond to anything on my page. (Ihave considered removing them). My family always posts to me, most live in different states. I also get to talk with my cousons, aunts & uncles that I haven't seen in ages. I would rather see people in person but somtimes life just gets too busy for everybody.

It's annoying me lately with all the changes. I dont want it to go the way of MySpace. I have too much work into uploading my pictures to move to another site. I still use it to catch up with family and share pictures.

I don't see social media as a fad. FB might be a fad, but the concept is a peer to peer communication source, like telephone and email. The providers and methods may change, but the form of communication and connection will remain.

I think it will be a long time before it is not part of our lives.

It is free, It is helping families that no longer even live in the same states stay closer than ever.

It is an instant news source, emergency call source and even our Police Dept,, our govt keep us informed.

The huge Wildfire here in Texas a few weeks ago? Many people got their warnings the fastest through Facebook. It was on their cell phones so no matter where they were they were being informed about evacuations, safe places, pets, families, schools, everything.

They are still using it to communicate. FEMA has different groups for different groups of victims.

I would rather delete it. Unfortunately, it's the only way my fam/friends even communicate anymore and I've already turned texting off on my phone, so...

Social media will never die down, I think FB will be around for a long time... social netowrking will only turn into other platforms, like google+, which many people try but the longevity isn't sticking like they hoped.

I think it is ridiculous, but die out? No.

I liked it much better when it had no games and was just a professional social network. I know people that work in hr departments that look to check out your Facebook to see if it is respectable (we don't want someone addicted to farm-ville, it is just an unprofessional game...)

I think it is just nuts but don't think it will end.

I deleted my FB account about a month ago and haven't looked back. Well I did activate my account again for a day but only to find an email

I love it! I talk with my friends sometimes daily now when before it was maybe once a month. I keep up with my family from across the country better than before and I am getting to know my husband's extended family who live on the east coast. Without FB, I probably would never have "met" them.

I don't FB at all. I don't so any social networking. I spend way too much time on the computer anyway. Besides, I prefer to see people in person or make a phone call. I will say that people really need to be very careful what they put on their FB page. I know for a fact that law enforcement uses it to hone in on people who they think deserve their attention. Also, if you do get into any sort of trouble, one of the first things the DA does is check your FB and other social network sites to see what people are saying about themselves. Some people put things on their page that is sort of exaggerated thinking it's cool - it's not. It can get you in all sorts of trouble. Also,. prospective employers check facebook and other sites also. So, enjoy yourself but be careful!

I love facebook. But I hate how some people use it.....
To glorify their life, or to "fight" with someone. Gossip about other people etc.
Otherwise, I like it because I don't get out much, so it's my little connection to other adults. I think it will be around for awhile!

I got rid of my fb because there was just way to much drama and I felt like I spent all my time on it instead of being with my kids. However I do have twitter which I like better. I also don't like how they keep changing things on fb.

Not yet.......i got one really late, had it less than a year.

I don't think facebook is going anywhere anytime soon.

Others have tried and failed. My Space is still trying but it's hard to compete. Aaahhh the joys of capitalism!

I don't like all the changes on FB. Some are nice, others are so bad it makes you just want to say "what were you thinking!"?

You can decide whom you keep in touch with, how often you log on and what you do. It's all in your control. So if you want to pare it down, do so. if it's too much for you to keep up with - pare it down. It's OKAY!!!

This social media is not a fad - it's a way of life for many....

Not me (tired of it). When I first signed on I used it sporadically. But I'm on a lot these days. I'm not sure all the changes are for the good. But it did eliminate, just about, MySpace and some of the other ones. Some how this just works better. The games are fun too. Yeah I enjoy it!

Yes, I'm 95% over it. The last change they made put me over the edge. I no longer feel as if I'm missing something if I don't check it for a few days.

I've had an account for a few years.. I joined before all the hype.. before "everyone" was on it... I wanted to stay in touch with family and friends who live out of state.. I do like the fact that I can see photos of my cousins' children and find out what is going on with them..
but some of the things people post are trivial and sometimes inconsiderate..
People post things that they probably wouldn't have said to someone face to face during a conversation.

It's too bad that technology has replaced some of the face to face communication... or phone calls... some people would rather contact via
FB... have to agree with some of the other moms posting on here.. I do not like the changes on FB

It is also a good way to find out info on events, businesses, etc.. there are pros and cons... it can be addictive so I try to limit my time on it!!

the fad won't die. i think FB used to be a lot more fun.