I think I present myself in a very positive way through my Facebook. I don’t like posting negative things because then others would think I am a negative Nancy. When people look at my profile and read my posts, I hope they get the impression that I am happy, fun and very outgoing. There have been times where I look at other people’s profiles and just think to myself “why would you post that? Why would you swear on a public site?” I just don’t get how some people post the things that they do and they just think its funny. There have been many times where people post things on my wall and when I see them and don’t like it I immediately delete them, then text them asking why they posted that. This relates to conflict and communication because when someone posts something on your profile wall that you don’t like, you have to figure out the best way to tell that person you don’t like it.
I agree about not posting negative things. Also I know what you mean about the "why would you post that?" I know someone who ALWAYS posts things about how depressed they are and someone else who always posts thingsa bout their deceased parent. To me that's intimate and facebook doesn't need to know.
ReplyDeleteGreat posting! I too have wondered aloud why people do certain things on facebook. About a year ago, one of my facebook friends (someone who rarely posts anything) sent out a status update. I don’t remember the exact wording, but it basically said, “So sad, my dad just past away suddenly”. It was a lengthy posting, he went on to describe the exact nature of his fathers passing, who found him and in what condition. It read more like a simple narrative of events than anything else. My first thought, of course, was how incredibly sad this was. My heart went out to him and his family.
ReplyDeleteMy next thought was, “Facebook? Really?” I’d seen people update facebook because they graduated high school or recently went on vacation, but never had I seen it used as a tool to announce the premature passing of a loved one. I’m in no position to tell people how to grieve, of course, but I couldn’t help but think it was in bad taste. Perhaps this is just the direction we’re moving, living our lives on social media sites. Only time will tell.
I agree I never say anything negative about a person online. I feel like that is more disrespectful because you are letting the world know that you have a problem instead it should of been you and the other person you are bringing in unneeded negative energy towards the situation. As I stated on my post I don't have Facebook but had my space; I would do the same thing delete the comment and call the person up and ask why would they something like that. When people used to check out my profile I would put things out there to show I am outgoing or an outdoors person; maybe a picture of me fishing or jet skiing. Overall great post.
ReplyDelete"Why would you post that?" Exactly what I think too when I see certain things on peoples’ social networks! The web is a place people should really be careful with. What we think is private, is really not. Some people can even get fired or have ruined relationships over mistakes they made online. It's great that you use it positively. Also, deleting posts you feel should not be on your page is a good idea! Knowing how to handle the situation is important too because you don’t want a simple online post to cause unnecessary stress in your life.
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