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Brutal SS · 04-25-2012, 05:26 AM

Yeah, FB is nothing but trouble. Once you get used to not logging in, there is a sense of relief and liberation that reassures you that you've made the right decision to "kill facebook". Your info will always be there though.

IROCanSS · 04-25-2012, 05:31 AM

I used to use it a lot. Way to much at work once I got the "app". I since deleted the app and killed my account. I do have another account but it's most reserved for people I actually know. Not sure why I have it tho... I have all their phone numbers for the most part.

Just sent... don't want to offend anyone.

1954 Belair-man · 04-25-2012, 05:36 AM

To the OP, good for you. There's several rumors going around that buying a Camaro makes you a very wise person. lol

fielderLS3 · 04-25-2012, 05:37 AM

Never used Facebook. I lose enough hours every week here.

fielderLS3 · 04-25-2012, 05:38 AM

CamaroSkooter · 04-25-2012, 06:21 AM

You realize you can choose to not allow someone to be your friend on facebook, right? And you can also choose who sees (and who doesn't see) the content on your facebook page.

But, I guess for most it's just easier to delete it and walk away.

More power to you. But I don't understand how creating an entire thread about it on a relatively popular online forum makes it any better than, say, posting a status update on facebook

dolt45 · 04-25-2012, 06:30 AM

I have a facebook account but I use it almost exclusively to look at pictures from friends in far away places and get band updates.
My wife plays a few of the games but that's about it.

I also have a twitter account. I don't "tweet", I just use it to get instant updates from MotoGP and WSBK races/racers and such.

OP: More power to you but I don't think I'll be following suit.

BTW: I have two Facebook accounts. One for family and the wife's friends and one for all of my 'alternate' stuff (dirty jokes, sick humor, rough banter etc...) between me and my buds.

OffseT · 04-25-2012, 07:49 AM

I have Facebook to keep in touch with fans and keep the media up to date with our games and such.

Ladybugsmom · 04-25-2012, 08:04 AM

I've used Facebook to reconnect with some long-lost friends, so I don't think it's horrible. I also use it to keep tabs on my stepson's activities (since no other adults in his family seem to care to). But I do see how it can be a career killer. My former boss came down on me hard, telling me I was posting negative things about work. How "TGIF" or "Oh lord, is it Monday again?" can be interpreted the way she did is beyond me, but that's beside the point. Employers - and potential employers - DO look at it. And no matter what your settings are, they can find a way to see what you post. Common sense is important....

hotrodsally · 04-25-2012, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

I've used Facebook to reconnect with some long-lost friends, so I don't think it's horrible. I also use it to keep tabs on my stepson's activities (since no other adults in his family seem to care to). But I do see how it can be a career killer. My former boss came down on me hard, telling me I was posting negative things about work. How "TGIF" or "Oh lord, is it Monday again?" can be interpreted the way she did is beyond me, but that's beside the point. Employers - and potential employers - DO look at it. And no matter what your settings are, they can find a way to see what you post. Common sense is important...

"Social Media is the opiate of the masses."

- Variant of a Karl Marx quote.

Please, please, please let this thread be indicative of the masses everywhere WISING UP.

2001ragtop · 04-25-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Guzman

Well,

I work in an industry where social media can be a tool to end a career, as well as a means for people to find me (in particular the ones I DONT want to find me). I had been saying it for a while, and after having lunch with a coworker today I finally decided to deactivate my facebook account.........

If you truly can de-activate that account, you have just completed the most important step you have ever taken in your entire life.

THUMPER20X · 04-25-2012, 12:03 PM

I got mine killed and I had to wait 14days for full deactivation. I tested it about a year ago and it was totally gone. I think it got told that you cant restart and account by just logging on. Before I got rid of mine I deleted all pics and removed tags etc. I was told that FB gives a voice to certain socially-challenged individuals a lil like myself. If anything it causes more anxiety. I know groups of people IRL and none of them use FB, it's too socially complex and overwhelming.

04-25-2012, 05:26 AM	#15
Brutal SS Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dinwiddie, Va. Posts: 1,901	Yeah, FB is nothing but trouble. Once you get used to not logging in, there is a sense of relief and liberation that reassures you that you've made the right decision to "kill facebook". Your info will always be there though. __________________

04-25-2012, 05:37 AM	#18
fielderLS3 Drives: 2016 Mazda6, 2011 Mustang 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Portage, Wisconsin Posts: 4,049	Never used Facebook. I lose enough hours every week here. __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE (Arrived 4/29/22) "The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive." . 2022 1SS 1LE (Coming Soon)

04-25-2012, 05:38 AM	#19
fielderLS3 Drives: 2016 Mazda6, 2011 Mustang 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Portage, Wisconsin Posts: 4,049	__________________ 2022 1SS 1LE (Arrived 4/29/22) "The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive." . 2022 1SS 1LE (Coming Soon)

04-25-2012, 06:21 AM	#20
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	You realize you can choose to not allow someone to be your friend on facebook, right? And you can also choose who sees (and who doesn't see) the content on your facebook page. But, I guess for most it's just easier to delete it and walk away. More power to you. But I don't understand how creating an entire thread about it on a relatively popular online forum makes it any better than, say, posting a status update on facebook __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

04-25-2012, 06:30 AM	#21
dolt45 Glorious Ignoramus Drives: SS 45th Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 653	I have a facebook account but I use it almost exclusively to look at pictures from friends in far away places and get band updates. My wife plays a few of the games but that's about it. I also have a twitter account. I don't "tweet", I just use it to get instant updates from MotoGP and WSBK races/racers and such. OP: More power to you but I don't think I'll be following suit. BTW: I have two Facebook accounts. One for family and the wife's friends and one for all of my 'alternate' stuff (dirty jokes, sick humor, rough banter etc...) between me and my buds. __________________ * Sent via Scooby-Doo decoder ring Disclaimer: I really have no idea WTF I'm talking about.

04-25-2012, 05:31 AM	#16
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	I used to use it a lot. Way to much at work once I got the "app". I since deleted the app and killed my account. I do have another account but it's most reserved for people I actually know. Not sure why I have it tho... I have all their phone numbers for the most part. Just sent... don't want to offend anyone.

04-25-2012, 05:36 AM	#17
1954 Belair-man Drives: 2010 Camaro IOM 1SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 889	To the OP, good for you. There's several rumors going around that buying a Camaro makes you a very wise person. lol

04-25-2012, 07:49 AM	#22
OffseT Maroboy2001 AKA Offset Drives: Boosted Trans Am Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,149	I have Facebook to keep in touch with fans and keep the media up to date with our games and such. __________________

04-25-2012, 08:04 AM	#23
Ladybugsmom Older than I look.... Drives: 2010 VR Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 6,481 View My Garage	I've used Facebook to reconnect with some long-lost friends, so I don't think it's horrible. I also use it to keep tabs on my stepson's activities (since no other adults in his family seem to care to). But I do see how it can be a career killer. My former boss came down on me hard, telling me I was posting negative things about work. How "TGIF" or "Oh lord, is it Monday again?" can be interpreted the way she did is beyond me, but that's beside the point. Employers - and potential employers - DO look at it. And no matter what your settings are, they can find a way to see what you post. Common sense is important.... __________________ High Heels and Fast Wheels!!

04-25-2012, 12:03 PM	#26
THUMPER20X GM fix my PAINT U suck! Drives: 2010 Black 1SS/RS 6Spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Great Red North Posts: 1,856	I got mine killed and I had to wait 14days for full deactivation. I tested it about a year ago and it was totally gone. I think it got told that you cant restart and account by just logging on. Before I got rid of mine I deleted all pics and removed tags etc. I was told that FB gives a voice to certain socially-challenged individuals a lil like myself. If anything it causes more anxiety. I know groups of people IRL and none of them use FB, it's too socially complex and overwhelming. __________________