to think that Facebook is an extrovert's game?

[AwkwardMaryHadAnEasterLamb]

You know...all that competative posting and showing off stuff?Another thread got me thinking....all of the extroverts that I know are prolific "sharers" of their stuff...dinners, nails, kids, new clothing...what say you?

I know what you mean, I've got some good friends that sadly live through facebook.

Literally putting everything on there, going to the extent of taking pics of their dinner and putting it up.

Litha, what are you talking here? One/Two /Several updates a day? Because I usually put up a daily update, but no dinner photos.
What irritates me far more are the people who have Facebook accounts but don't use them. So obviously they just created an account to spy on other people and make snarky comments on Mumsnet about how sad and desperate they are.

I dont have one nor want one. Im not in to the show offy stuff that happens on it. I suppose each to their own if thats what makes them happy then so be it.

Yeah lurkers are the worst IMHO

blapbird indeed. They obviously get SOME sort of smug gittyness enjoyment out of reading these posts or the posters would be hidden or unfriended.

I am beginning to hate my (good) friends because of the shite they post on FB just to get comments.

Posting stuff and then going 'nah it's private so don't ask' - well just grown up and don't post it on a social networking site then you tosser.

Actually in the past few months I've been meeting up with all of my lovely friends so that they can tell me stuff in their lives without the medium of Facebook. It makes me appreciate them more and realise how much I like them. Also means I've been spending less time of FB, which can't be a bad thing.

*grow

yep. its a braggers paradise.

Lottie - actually you've made me realise that I do know some very interesting people via the net, who post very thought provoking /emotional things. It's a shame that some people have annoyed me, so in turn I'm spending less time interacting with people who I know though the web.

Reindeer, that's true, but think how useful FB is for people who aren't lucky enough to be able to meet their lovely friends regularly to appreciate them, and don't actually use FB for a bragger's paradise :)

Fair point Ariel I suppose if I had family/friends who were far away, I think it would hold a different meaning. I don't think that all FB users are braggers either.

I have met some amazing people through various pathways who are on FB, which is a shame because those who brain fart on it all the time are spoiling it for me (I could block/hide them but I would be left with very few people in that case!).

I'm a FB bragger.

Me too Sand

Well they take pics of their dinner, what they are drinking and even what their kids are wearing.

They are nice people, but they do self expose themselves far too much and tend to have a lot of drama statuses with friends they end up blocking for disagreeing with them.

Well they take pics of their dinner, what they are drinking and even what their kids are wearing.

They are nice people, but they do self expose themselves far too much and tend to have a lot of drama statuses with friends they end up blocking for disagreeing with them.

oops, double post there :(

define 'brain fart'

Brain fart - stupid comments posted without thinking about them.

Lots of crap posts about celebrities and making tea, quotes from the Lion King and various songs. I wouldnt mind posts about food, as I love food but there's not many of those.

I do have some wonderful people on FB but they are busying having real lives aren't on as much as those who post brain farts. Which is a shame.

I like to talk to my real friends by emailing or phoning them, and even (!) writing them individual messages rather than a one-size-fits-all "update". I am an introvert so these "real friends" are not many. But I find no need to join Facebook.

Well that's lovely.

What annoys me a little, I must say, is that the people who declare that they have no need to use FB seem to imply that those who do use it and enjoy is are somehow a little sad. Their friendships are real and genuine enough to hold proper conversations on the telephone. They can even meet and enjoy one anothers company in person! I'll repeat that not everyone is lucky enough to live near their friends and meet on a regular basis, and FB communication really does not only consist of posting what you are currently eating or drinking.

From what I hear, a lot of FB communication takes place through messaging which is very far from a one size fits all update

Where did I say I lived near my friends?

You sound a bit defensive Ariel. I didn't say anything about my friends being more real than anyone else's, I'm saying that my real friends are the ones who will keep in touch regardless of FB. If I joined FB I would probably end up with loads of acquaintances on there who wouldn't bother to contact me if I wasn't a "FB Friend" - so what's the point?

I don't want to give all my personal details and photos to a company I don't trust. I can take care of my own messaging via email thanks FB!

I do sound defensive, I agree.

I am having a defensive day, I'm afraid Bad things happen to good people and all that....

Yes, I agree OP. Extroverts and egoists. I mean, who the bloody hell believes that anyone else in the entire universe cares if you're sitting in Starbucks having a latte?