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Cargo Master
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Hi,
What's the least revealing way that I can sign up on Facebook?
I really don't want to at all, but even our local library is going there. I want to leave as little information as possible on it.
Thanks
hj
What's the least revealing way that I can sign up on Facebook?
I really don't want to at all, but even our local library is going there. I want to leave as little information as possible on it.
Thanks
hj
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Just don't give any information. You don't have to post pictures or info, and if you do you can limit who sees it, as mentioned. But my opinion is, if you don't want it known, don't put it on there. Nothing is required. No CC, no phone, only an email which can be any free email account.
Once on there, you will get friend requests, and you might get poked. Don't reply if you don't want to. Your family will want to link to you and identify you as a relative, which I don't like but they will do it anyway. You do not have to accept their requests.
I don't get the concerns about privacy that seem to be in the news all the time. Don't put anything private on there, and you don't have to worry about it.
Once on there, you will get friend requests, and you might get poked. Don't reply if you don't want to. Your family will want to link to you and identify you as a relative, which I don't like but they will do it anyway. You do not have to accept their requests.
I don't get the concerns about privacy that seem to be in the news all the time. Don't put anything private on there, and you don't have to worry about it.
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write letters, use a telephone, take polaroid photos and place between 2 pieces of cardboard and mail, pay someone a visit, send a birthday card or a dozen roses.
All of the above unless you feel a need to post every time you take a **** or want to hook up with your 5th grade science teacher. I don't get it.
All of the above unless you feel a need to post every time you take a **** or want to hook up with your 5th grade science teacher. I don't get it.
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Thanks for all of the help guys.
I have little/no interest in FB for itself. There was just something that I wanted to do with our local library, and it seemed that the only way to do it was with FB. Also, I do occasionally like to comment on news/tech articles, and some only accept FB or the like.
Maybe I will, since it seems that I can make it somewhat restricitive.
As an aside, I suppose that 'acquaintancing' someone is far too awkward, but they certainly have stretched the definition of 'friend'
hj
I have little/no interest in FB for itself. There was just something that I wanted to do with our local library, and it seemed that the only way to do it was with FB. Also, I do occasionally like to comment on news/tech articles, and some only accept FB or the like.
Maybe I will, since it seems that I can make it somewhat restricitive.
As an aside, I suppose that 'acquaintancing' someone is far too awkward, but they certainly have stretched the definition of 'friend'
hj
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You bring up a good point. So many have drank the kool aid that , in order to keep up, you almost have to have a fb account. Just very minimal info and set the controls to thier most restrictive.
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I created a FB account a couple years ago on the occasion of my 30th year HS class reunion. I went to the reunion and with an hour I realized that I had nothing in common with these folks and they had no way to relate to my military career.
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I go by my first Inital & middle "nickname" + last name which gives those who actually know me a ballpark area to locate me. I use it to keep up with distant & local family who I don't see on a regular basis. I also keep up with a couple of orgs that I support or are a member of. I don't have my birthday listed. My wife uses it to keep up with her sister, aunt & a small circle of friends from her home town that she like to keep in touch with.
Its a communication & information tool as well as entertainment. Just like the one you're using now. And just like any tool, if used improperly or carelessly, it can hurt you.
Its a communication & information tool as well as entertainment. Just like the one you're using now. And just like any tool, if used improperly or carelessly, it can hurt you.
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