'Get off Facebook and get a life'

[MarkWaldorf]

I saw this article [Article Link (http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20090220/tuk-get-off-facebook-and-get-a-life-dba1618.html)] on Yahoo! News earlier and it reminded me of this debate I saw on 'The Big Question' show last week. They were debating 'is the screen generation missing out on real life?' - which is basically the younger generation and our obsession social networking sites. Experts and teachers on the panel were arguing that spending our time on these websites takes away our social skills, encourages us to create 'fake personas' and can corrupt our English skills due to the huge amount of 'internet lingo' we use online. Then again, there were people saying that these sites can help us gain confidence and meet new people, which a lonely person who would visit this website for couldn't do in real life.

So what are your views on social networking websites and this generation? Is it heathy to be obsessed with Facebook or any others? Should teenagers/young adults be spending so much of their time on them and missing out on real life?

[arista]

But Facebook now lets you Not go Public
so only your family can see your page.

So it is a Revolution.


It is a Function Connection Tool.

[\PJ/]

They are there for a bit of fun,but there is lots of people that would use the sites for the wierd stuff,and there are a few loners on them but it's not everyone so it's not a bad thing really.

[Sod_James]

Some people do get addicted to these things and make their lives online. iv known people when i was at school who would go home and the spend the entire evening on the computer talking over the net just to repeat the proccess the next day.

I use the net alot but i also make sure i get out and about.

[arista]

Originally posted by Sod_James
Some people do get addicted to these things and make their lives online. iv known people when i was at school who would go home and the spend the entire evening on the computer talking over the net just to repeat the proccess the next day.

I use the net alot but i also make sure i get out and about.


Yes it is all about Balance.
You have time to Visit
AsdaWalmart
and buy a CD , as well.

[NettoSuperstar!]

lol Arista, do you work for Asda wallmart?

[Lauren]

I only use Facebook for friends, and rarely for people on TiBB for example. I wouldn't just add randomers though like some people.

I have a great life though, so I've nothing to worry about.

(Edit: Also, I've got a good grasp of English Language so don't need to worry about 'lingo' coming through outside of the internet, and I have more of a life outside the internet than online... I don't quite understand how people can't?).

[arista]

Originally posted by NettoSuperstar!
lol Arista, do you work for Asda wallmart?



No I do Not.



Sign Of The Times.

[arista]

Originally posted by Lauren
I only use Facebook for friends, and rarely for people on TiBB for example. I wouldn't just add randomers though like some people.

I have a great life though, so I've nothing to worry about.

(Edit: Also, I've got a good grasp of English Language so don't need to worry about 'lingo' coming through outside of the internet, and I have more of a life outside the internet than online... I don't quite understand how people can't?).



Yes Facebook is great now
you can block it out so only those you want to see
your photos can.


Yes Lauren
Balance
is the Key.


And you can even get a lift to the
Mega AsdaWalmart Store
check the George Clothes and Bargain Value Food.



Life In The Fast Lane.

[Shaun]

I use it a lot, but I wouldn't say I have no life.

You could say that if, say, I had about 3039293 facebook (or myspace, bebo, whatever) 'friends' and I didn't actually know any of them. But I know pretty much all of mine and the ones I haven't met are from TiBB :tongue:

[*mazedsalv**]

I have no life... im sorry!!! :sad:

Only joking!! Okay, I go on Facvebook all the time, but thats when im home! And thats why im on it on school nights the most because its the days that im home, doesnt mean people have no life, because then you would be offending 80 million people around the world! Stupid article!! :nono::yuk:

Edit- Ive reached about 380 friends now!!Woo :banana: And I actually know all of them except 1 (a friend of a friend)

[arista]

Originally posted by Picto
I use it a lot, but I wouldn't say I have no life.

You could say that if, say, I had about 3039293 facebook (or myspace, bebo, whatever) 'friends' and I didn't actually know any of them. But I know pretty much all of mine and the ones I haven't met are from TiBB :tongue:


The Better way is not be Public
and Only your Cirlce are on it.
You can now click not to be viewed by public.


That then blocks Pervs out and the Like.

[supernoodles!]

I go on it every day but I have a life!lol I know everyone on mine but I do sometimes get people I dont know friend request me so I sometimes add a couple just incase they know me but I dont know them
if you know what I mean.I dont have anyone off the net on mine

[Sod_James]

Originally posted by arista
Originally posted by Sod_James
Some people do get addicted to these things and make their lives online. iv known people when i was at school who would go home and the spend the entire evening on the computer talking over the net just to repeat the proccess the next day.

I use the net alot but i also make sure i get out and about.


Yes it is all about Balance.
You have time to Visit
AsdaWalmart
and buy a CD , as well.

lol well i dunno about that.....all my free time is spent working. im one of those people who goes to work on their days off lol cos i have too.

[arista]

Well at least AsdaWalmart is open 24hours
for hard workers who have to fit it in.

[Sod_James]

Originally posted by arista
Well at least AsdaWalmart is open 24hours
for hard workers who have to fit it in.

Very true and Asda is on my route home LOL.

[Annie]

I heard this being talked about on the radio a wee bit ago.

I think that people will actually forget how to socialise in REAL LIFE due to networking sites, forums, msn etc.

Its all getting out of control

But I love it

[Fom]

See I never see this problem, Facebook makes it so I have more of a social life. If I had no facebook or MSN I would not go out as often as I do. That is my main source of communication. I go on the computer instead of TV, so I am not watching a screen more than anyone else.

Thanks to social networking sites, I have more of a life. In fact I even met friends through the site!

[Tom]

Facebook is really useful for organising social lives like events and things like that. Its also really quick and easy to get in touch with people. Everyone has one and almost everyone is on very often so its easy to contact someone.

If you don't want a life then fair enough ....

[Wildcat!]

I agree, the younger people are very bad socially these days. I mean the people about 18 and under. And you can tell just by watching tehm on the streets, they have a hard time interacting with humans. Most of them are burried on their Ipod, while out and about, and when they are home, they bury themselves on social networsks.

As for facebook, I have one that's me with my real name and everything, and its for friends and family. I have one however, which is for my hobbies, online friends and such. It works great, I would recomment doing that for everyone.

[letmein]

I see the old people are bitching, and pounding on the walls with their canes, telling us to, "keep the noise down!"

[arista]

Originally posted by Aint_mad_atcha
I agree, the younger people are very bad socially these days. I mean the people about 18 and under. And you can tell just by watching tehm on the streets, they have a hard time interacting with humans. Most of them are burried on their Ipod, while out and about, and when they are home, they bury themselves on social networsks.

As for facebook, I have one that's me with my real name and everything, and its for friends and family. I have one however, which is for my hobbies, online friends and such. It works great, I would recomment doing that for everyone.



With New Labour Closing everything
and not giving these young some place to go
it is no wonder.

[supernoodles!]

Originally posted by Tom
Facebook is really useful for organising social lives like events and things like that. Its also really quick and easy to get in touch with people. Everyone has one and almost everyone is on very often so its easy to contact someone.

If you don't want a life then fair enough ....
exactly and I find its good for getting back in touch with old friends who you have lost contact with,it then makes it easier to strike up a conversation when you do actually see them in person.

[Dom:D]

I don't go on anything like bebo facebook myspace there a waste of time.
I'm usually out and about with my friends:P

[Fom]

Originally posted by Aint_mad_atcha
I agree, the younger people are very bad socially these days. I mean the people about 18 and under. And you can tell just by watching tehm on the streets, they have a hard time interacting with humans. Most of them are burried on their Ipod, while out and about, and when they are home, they bury themselves on social networsks.

As for facebook, I have one that's me with my real name and everything, and its for friends and family. I have one however, which is for my hobbies, online friends and such. It works great, I would recomment doing that for everyone.

You sound like a hypocrite.

[letmein]

Originally posted by arista
Originally posted by Aint_mad_atcha
I agree, the younger people are very bad socially these days. I mean the people about 18 and under. And you can tell just by watching tehm on the streets, they have a hard time interacting with humans. Most of them are burried on their Ipod, while out and about, and when they are home, they bury themselves on social networsks.

As for facebook, I have one that's me with my real name and everything, and its for friends and family. I have one however, which is for my hobbies, online friends and such. It works great, I would recomment doing that for everyone.



With New Labour Closing everything
and not giving these young some place to go
it is no wonder.

Oh, give me a break. :rolleyes:

You make it sound as if being on Facebook is like robbing a bank.

[Lastonin]

I saw this article [Article Link (http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20090220/tuk-get-off-facebook-and-get-a-life-dba1618.html)] on Yahoo! News earlier and it reminded me of this debate I saw on 'The Big Question' show last week. They were debating 'is the screen generation missing out on real life?' - which is basically the younger generation and our obsession social networking sites. Experts and teachers on the panel were arguing that spending our time on these websites takes away our social skills, encourages us to create 'fake personas' and can corrupt our English skills due to the huge amount of 'internet lingo' we use online. Then again, there were people saying that these sites can help us gain confidence and meet new people, which a lonely person who would visit this website for couldn't do in real life.

So what are your views on social networking websites and this generation? Is it heathy to be obsessed with Facebook or any others? Should teenagers/young adults be spending so much of their time on them and missing out on real life?


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[xDramatick]

I use facebook a LOT, and I'm perfectly able socially.

The main reasons I use facebook is to keep in touch with people, to arrange parties/nights-out, get invited to parties/events, and share pics/vids.
I use facebook more to contact people than my phone.