joelbct Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 So after just a few days of Facebook, I deleted my Myspace account. Facebook has gotten some bad press, but I think it is a better app for my purposes. No spam, far fewer advertisements, and the interface is much more pleasant. And some of the user-generated 'apps" are pretty cool and amusing. The controversy over privacy has gotten some press, but Facebook is very very customizable in terms of who sees what, moreso than Myspace. As with anything computer related, just don't install everything you see, and do tweak the options so your cyber-life isn't an open book. Myspace is still good for publicity and PR I think, but Facebook seems better for college campuses, companies, and actual social use. And I like the 'I am Vegan' app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigress Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 I dislike myspace and I am sure if I ever looked at facebook I would dislike it as much lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Veganism Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 (edited) I don't really use any of them, but I would say Facebook. Edited January 1, 2008 by Sir Veganism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 I was one of the first 3 million profiles on Myspace and have been on there for more than 4 years and just signed up on facebook yesterday. I'm still partial to myspace and still like it better, but maybe as I learn how to use facebook more, I'll like it as much. I like social network sites, forums and these types of online ways to reach people with similar interests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 One of the first 3 million. Do you get a t-shirt or a car that says your one of the first 3 million??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 No, but Tom made me dinner and drove me around California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Hmmm...maybe your his only real friend then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 OK, I'll admit it. After only a few hours, I'm already having fun on facebook. But I won't get caught up in it like I did with myspace. Granted, myspace worked to get roommates, new friends, dates, and allowed me to build a community, share news, get people to support my projects, etc. But I'll try not to get too caught up in facebook. I am having some fun though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Day #3 on facebook while on vacation Canada rules my little network: * Vancouver, BC (7) * Toronto, ON (4) * Portland, OR (3) * Sweden (3) * Spain (2) * Australia (2) * Seattle, WA (2) Please search Robert Cheeke and find me. I'm having fun! I even got in touch with people I haven't seen in 5 years, kind of like the myspace effect, but even more so, since I never found this people in 4 years on myspace. Old friends are coooooooo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anastasia Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 (edited) I love facebook and hate myspace. I only have a myspace because when I first got facebook, it was only at certain schools. So I used myspace to keep in touch with my non-facebook friends. But now that facebook is open to everyone I'm thinking about deleting my myspace account. If anyone wants to add me, search for Anastasia in the Houston, TX network. Edited February 2, 2008 by anastasia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveNoisy Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Facebook rules. Real people there. Myspace is a ghetto..you never really know who's on there. It's got its uses, but i'll much prefer FB. For staying in touch with people, i think it's a million times better, and as Robert's discovered, for actually *finding* people it's amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Facebook rules. Real people there. Myspace is a ghetto..you never really know who's on there. It's got its uses, but i'll much prefer FB. For staying in touch with people, i think it's a million times better, and as Robert's discovered, for actually *finding* people it's amazing. Yeah well.. it doesn't count when you steal my friends We now have 26 friends in common ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I'm finding a lot of my own friends too! Or were you suggesting Noisy took your friends? I'm having so much fun connecting with old cruise ship friends from 4 years ago who live in all corners of the world. It's great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I'm finding a lot of my own friends too! Or were you suggesting Noisy took your friends? I'm having so much fun connecting with old cruise ship friends from 4 years ago who live in all corners of the world. It's great!!! I was referring to Dave. I'm only bugging though becauseI took some of his friends that turned into mine. I think it's cool how ppl meet ppl through others !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I had over 200 friend requests today on facebook and PM's I have yet to wade though (daughter is in charge of it over the weekend). AND it's slower than molasses in January. Other than that, I've made professional contacts, so gotta keep it for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I'm on facebook at the moment and haven't even logged into myspace yet. I don't mean to be a flip-flopper, but so far, facebook rules I just hadn't ever used it before. Now, it's pretty sweet and I'm still learning the ropes. Lots more to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveNoisy Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Facebook rules. Real people there. Myspace is a ghetto..you never really know who's on there. It's got its uses, but i'll much prefer FB. For staying in touch with people, i think it's a million times better, and as Robert's discovered, for actually *finding* people it's amazing. Yeah well.. it doesn't count when you steal my friends We now have 26 friends in common !haha..uh, yeah, right... MY bad. hahaha Back off - get your own friends!!!! =P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelbct Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 I'm on facebook at the moment and haven't even logged into myspace yet. I don't mean to be a flip-flopper, but so far, facebook rules I just hadn't ever used it before. Now, it's pretty sweet and I'm still learning the ropes. Lots more to learn. That is how I am thinking All this time I had been boycotting facebook, like I thought I was too cool for it, and now I prefer it to Myspace after just 2 weeks! I dig the "I am Vegan" app.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Yeah well.. it doesn't count when you steal my friends We now have 26 friends in common ! You can have some of mine .... I still have 400 pending and the facebook server is SO slow. I try to wade through and approve the agencies or photographers first. Maybe I'll get back to it at some point today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_raVen_ Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Just checking this out...how would I get rid of the Mini feed? What the heck is that for? People can see every action you took on your page? And it requires you use your lastname to register -- is there a way to get it off? Never used one of these pages, no myspace or other page (only a Blogger a long time ago); so I have no idea how to even deal with this thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Just checking this out...how would I get rid of the Mini feed? What the heck is that for? People can see every action you took on your page? And it requires you use your lastname to register -- is there a way to get it off? Never used one of these pages, no myspace or other page (only a Blogger a long time ago); so I have no idea how to even deal with this thing. It requires input in the lastname field, but it doesn't have the capability to check and see if it's your real last name. You can put anything there - or just an initial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_raVen_ Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Thanks, Michelle. Problem is I want to get the phony name off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Vancouver just got passed by Portland as my largest "network" * Portland, OR (20) * Vancouver, BC (19) * Toronto, ON (9) * Australia (9) * Sweden (7) * Portland State (6) * Los Angeles, CA (5) It has a lot of international flavor to it so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I got this sweet comment today from a guy I worked with back in 2001. Great to know I made a difference: "Also I can never thank you enough to introducing us to the wonderful world of veganism. Ciao for now." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Toronto and London for me -but still have 500 pending. Toronto, ON (76)London (76)Australia (48 )South Africa (46)Vancouver, BC (38 )Lebanon (37)Turkey (35) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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