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onehandle
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Mon May-03-10 09:40 PM Original message |
Top Ten Reasons You Should Quit Facebook |
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NRaleighLiberal
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Mon May-03-10 09:43 PM Response to Original message |
1. I came to two reasons. Facebook is a waste of time. And it is boring. |
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CommonSensePLZ
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Tue May-04-10 12:17 AM Response to Reply #1 |
53. Here here. |
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hlthe2b
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Mon May-03-10 09:43 PM Response to Original message |
2. I've been ridiculed here and by some of my friends for my |
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Whisp
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Mon May-03-10 09:53 PM Response to Reply #2 |
8. I've been trying to convince my daughter to get off it. |
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shanti
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Wed May-05-10 10:15 AM Response to Reply #8 |
61. you nailed it |
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paulsby
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Mon May-03-10 11:15 PM Response to Reply #2 |
43. it's only risky or wary if you post stupid shit in it, etc. |
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azmouse
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Mon May-03-10 09:45 PM Response to Original message |
3. I've never understood the fuss over that site. |
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HughMoran
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Mon May-03-10 09:50 PM Response to Reply #3 |
6. I keep up with old friends there. It's not a lot of fun, but I don't get the big fuss either |
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gratuitous
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Mon May-03-10 09:47 PM Response to Original message |
4. I'm still waiting for my parents' permission |
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Raejeanowl
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Mon May-03-10 09:50 PM Response to Original message |
5. Thanks for the article |
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XemaSab
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Mon May-03-10 09:51 PM Response to Original message |
7. I won a $1200 product today |
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inna
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Mon May-03-10 10:01 PM Response to Reply #7 |
14. Oh yeah? What product, since you're effectively advertising for FB right now? |
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XemaSab
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Mon May-03-10 10:03 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. I would prefer not to say |
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Shell Beau
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Mon May-03-10 10:06 PM Response to Reply #17 |
20. Congrats on your big prize!! |
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XemaSab
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Mon May-03-10 10:46 PM Response to Reply #20 |
37. Awesome! |
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arcadian
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Wed May-05-10 09:21 AM Response to Reply #20 |
55. Starbucks sucks at social media. |
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inna
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Mon May-03-10 10:11 PM Response to Reply #17 |
25. that's totally fine, and congrats on your big win btw. |
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Shell Beau
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Mon May-03-10 10:03 PM Response to Reply #14 |
18. Why the eye roll? |
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inna
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Mon May-03-10 10:07 PM Response to Reply #18 |
22. Why the fuck not? |
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Shell Beau
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Mon May-03-10 10:10 PM Response to Reply #22 |
24. Why do you answer a civil question like that? |
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inna
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Mon May-03-10 10:17 PM Response to Reply #24 |
28. oh, i swear like a sailor IRL, nothing to take personally. |
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Book Lover
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Mon May-03-10 10:18 PM Response to Reply #7 |
29. You did? Cool! |
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XemaSab
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Mon May-03-10 10:47 PM Response to Reply #29 |
38. It's a company that I have purchased stuff from before |
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onehandle
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Mon May-03-10 10:26 PM Response to Reply #7 |
31. Cool. I won a $20 piece of shareware last week by 're-tweeting' a specific tweet. |
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Mon May-03-10 09:56 PM Response to Original message |
9. *shrug* The vast majority of my info on Facebook is easily findable elsewhere, and if it's not, it's |
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Shell Beau
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Mon May-03-10 09:57 PM Response to Original message |
10. The positive of FB is that you can reconnect with people |
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tonysam
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Mon May-03-10 09:59 PM Response to Reply #10 |
12. +1,000 |
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provis99
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Mon May-03-10 10:03 PM Response to Reply #10 |
16. it's also a good way to stalk your ex-girlfriends, too. |
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Shell Beau
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Mon May-03-10 10:08 PM Response to Reply #16 |
23. Good luck with that. |
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cliffordu
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Mon May-03-10 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
11. I lied about everything. |
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complain jane
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Mon May-03-10 10:01 PM Response to Original message |
13. For one, Facebook should have a breathalyzer option. |
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Shell Beau
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Mon May-03-10 10:02 PM Response to Reply #13 |
15. Hello??? The DU lounge? |
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complain jane
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Mon May-03-10 10:20 PM Response to Reply #15 |
30. LOL ok true |
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sendero
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Mon May-03-10 10:05 PM Response to Original message |
19. I would find the article a lot more compelling.. |
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depakid
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Mon May-03-10 10:07 PM Response to Reply #19 |
21. And there are oh so many morons... |
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Control-Z
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Mon May-03-10 10:39 PM Response to Reply #21 |
36. Frankly, myspace makes FB |
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paulsby
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Mon May-03-10 11:18 PM Response to Reply #21 |
44. cops (myself included) have used it for intelligence gathering and solving cases |
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depakid
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Mon May-03-10 11:32 PM Response to Reply #44 |
46. There are also companies out there who scour these pages for employers |
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paulsby
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Mon May-03-10 11:38 PM Response to Reply #46 |
48. it's hurt cops who say dumb shit |
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Robb
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Wed May-05-10 05:57 PM Response to Reply #48 |
65. Yup. |
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SoxFan
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Wed May-05-10 09:59 AM Response to Reply #19 |
59. The author is involved in a start-up that wants to compete with FB |
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nickinSTL
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Mon May-03-10 10:12 PM Response to Original message |
26. I'm careful about what I put on there |
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harun
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Wed May-05-10 09:30 AM Response to Reply #26 |
57. Same here. Just put up minimal info, works as a good roladex for |
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KonaKane
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Mon May-03-10 10:13 PM Response to Original message |
27. I don't see the big deal. |
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left coaster
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Mon May-03-10 11:56 PM Response to Reply #27 |
51. Same here. nt |
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Silent3
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Wed May-05-10 10:15 AM Response to Reply #27 |
62. I'd like to feel free to express political views on Facebook... |
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flamingdem
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Mon May-03-10 10:27 PM Response to Original message |
32. You should use a fake name or version of your name for any heavy FB usage nt |
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Quantess
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Mon May-03-10 11:47 PM Response to Reply #32 |
49. And register with a fake year of birth. |
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Lyric
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Mon May-03-10 10:30 PM Response to Original message |
33. Facebook is fine for those who are wary. |
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iris27
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Mon May-03-10 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
34. Want to permanently delete your Facebook account? |
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Duer 157099
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Mon May-03-10 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
35. I keep getting those email reminders |
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Atman
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Mon May-03-10 10:56 PM Response to Original message |
39. If you're online, you're out there. Don't try to demonize FB for it. |
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iris27
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Mon May-03-10 11:58 PM Response to Reply #39 |
52. Nowhere else online did I go by anything but a screen name, with few identifying details. |
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MercutioATC
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Mon May-03-10 11:04 PM Response to Original message |
40. For many businesses, Facebook is a must. |
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Warren DeMontague
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Mon May-03-10 11:08 PM Response to Original message |
41. I'm emailing facebook RIGHT FUCKING NOW and DEMANDING MY MONEY BACK! |
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RedCappedBandit
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Mon May-03-10 11:10 PM Response to Original message |
42. It is the most convenient way for me to keep in contact with all of my friends. |
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starroute
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Mon May-03-10 11:25 PM Response to Original message |
45. I set up a Facebook account but I never use it |
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PSzymeczek
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Wed May-05-10 06:10 PM Response to Reply #45 |
68. I have one. |
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Hippo_Tron
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Mon May-03-10 11:37 PM Response to Original message |
47. I honestly don't put any info there that I'm not comfortable sharing with people |
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Tailormyst
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Mon May-03-10 11:55 PM Response to Original message |
50. Facebook is a positive part of my life. |
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MilesColtrane
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Wed May-05-10 08:52 AM Response to Original message |
54. "I'd like to encourage you to do the same." (delete your FB account) |
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TwilightGardener
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Wed May-05-10 09:24 AM Response to Original message |
56. Never started it, never will. |
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SoxFan
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Wed May-05-10 09:56 AM Response to Original message |
58. The author runs a competing social media company |
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MilesColtrane
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Wed May-05-10 10:51 AM Response to Reply #58 |
63. Border Stylo doesn't appear to be in competition with Facebook. |
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SoxFan
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Wed May-05-10 05:49 PM Response to Reply #63 |
64. Read his own day late/dollar short disclaimer |
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Uzybone
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Wed May-05-10 06:06 PM Response to Reply #64 |
67. dishonesty and gullibility are all over the internet |
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Silent3
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Wed May-05-10 10:06 AM Response to Original message |
60. My only serious privacy concern with info I've put on FB... |
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underpants
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Wed May-05-10 05:59 PM Response to Original message |
66. 1. viruses 2. complete lack of discussion between posts (like DU) |
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pipi_k
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Wed May-05-10 06:12 PM Response to Original message |
69. I must be the most fucking boring person in the world... |
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