Common Sense, Tact, Discretion
All of these things are a lost art in the realm of Facebook.I am sure people who have stumbled across my profile would say that I could stand to apply the above mentioned in my Facebook activity...
With that said, I will air my grievances (all based on actual events).
1. I am glad you enjoy (or live at) the gym, but we don't need to know how many reps you did, calories burned or turbo kick classes you went to in one day.
2. Important issues might be on your mind, but your status may not the best place to ponder if your birth control is working, whether you or your significant other is right in the argument, or any other topics of a sensitive nature.
3. Honeymooners. We're glad you're in love. We would not complain if you left the pictures of the "marriage bed" out of the public album.
4. Liberals. Conservatives. Facebook was not created for you to post insults at each other. Really, what are you accomplishing anyway? (SO many more thoughts on this one)!!
5. A play by play of your day may not be the best way to fill up everyone's new feed.
6. Posting self deprecating statements tends to look like fishing for compliments.
7. I am glad you have found the love of your life, but must all your posts include mushy details of just how s'wonderful and s'marvelous they are?
8. If you're quoting someone, please attribute it to them.
9. No one really wants that quiz request, but thank you for sharing.
10. Please don't create a fan club of yourself. Really. Don't do it.
11. Please don't take pictures of your rabbit food lunch - 2 baby carrots and some hummus - and post so everyone applauds you for being so "healthy" (why is starving oneself healthy?!!?).
12. If one of your friends suffered a recent loss in the family, their facebook wall may not be the best place to express condolences (Maybe I am just old fashioned).
13. If you're taking engagement pictures, I would recommend not posing with cats or John Deere tractors.
14. He did a great job of picking out the bling and we're so excited for you - no need to tell us how many carats, how many diamonds are surrounding the big rock, etc.
15. A photo album (other than your profile pictures) dedicated solely to head shots of just you - You are just lovely, it's true, but does anyone else think narcissism??
16. In a facebook status: threatening to remove people as friends unless they respond to that status.
Please add any and all that I overlooked below in comments.
Let the games begin :)
