PP1 1,130 Posted April 7, 2018 Interesting discussion I had the other day. Has Facebook been a good thing for America? I can't figure out how to add a poll so open discussion should be interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theguru 15,985 Posted April 7, 2018 If I have to go with one or the other, I am going with yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HammerTime 3,767 Posted April 7, 2018 No, I think the overall impact has yet to been seen but we are creating a society of egomaniacs. Everyone does it at times unfortunately, guilty as charged. You know what pictures to post to get likes and what to say in a status to get attention. The lives of others you see on Facebook is typically not reality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAC 3,712 Posted April 7, 2018 I’d say yes. Other than BGP good place to get updates on friends especially since I fired the newspaper. I’d say no based upon the stupid posts people make. Overall I’ll vote yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDeuce 15,486 Posted April 7, 2018 If I have to go with one or the other, I am going with yes. This is where I am, I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Parker 355 Posted April 7, 2018 No, I think the overall impact has yet to been seen but we are creating a society of egomaniacs. Everyone does it at times unfortunately, guilty as charged. You know what pictures to post to get likes and what to say in a status to get attention. The lives of others you see on Facebook is typically not reality. I lean this way as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
75center 1,315 Posted April 7, 2018 No, can't see where it has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MJAlltheWay24 5,540 Posted April 7, 2018 There's a lot of positives and negatives about Facebook. I lean yes. But I rarely post anything anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PP1 1,130 Posted April 7, 2018 Fun for adults but bad for children Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoops5 1,822 Posted April 7, 2018 No, I think the overall impact has yet to been seen but we are creating a society of egomaniacs. Everyone does it at times unfortunately, guilty as charged. You know what pictures to post to get likes and what to say in a status to get attention. The lives of others you see on Facebook is typically not reality. First Bolded: The egomaniacs were already there before facebook. FB just gives them a platform to feed their need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DragonFire 2,095 Posted April 7, 2018 I say no, but I’m quite biased against it anyway. Ultimately, in general I’m not certain social media has been fantastic for our world in general. It really depends on the type. I’ve always loved forums, which allow for longform discourse. Facebook and others have a much higher incidence of echo chambering. Facebook’s greatest sin comes in manipulating what is higher on your feed, or hidden altogether. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrantNKY 342 Posted April 7, 2018 Fun for adults but bad for children Adults ruined Facebook. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigVMan23 1,278 Posted April 7, 2018 Hummm...ALL social media collectively has been a net negative for society I think. With that said I have come to find enjoyment in Facebook over the past year or so, but there really are a lot of people that probably shouldn't be on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kentucky Windage 399 Posted April 7, 2018 I'm going with no as well. The thought of putting my life out there for others to see who aren't in my inner circle is not something that I'd ever want. BGP is the closest thing to social media that i have. I went through a short stint with Facebook. Life is absolutely better without it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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