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Original poster

to get pissed off by facebook status updates

53 replies

TeddTess · 03/04/2016 11:23

my cousin is on holiday
it's been step by step status update
"in taxi"
"at airport flying to x"
"at airport"
at hotel
at various attractions, restaurants etc... lots of pics - like seeing these
but the latest is
"eating vegetable noodles"
am so tempted to reply "seriously?" but then i'd get grief from her/my aunty etc...

i mean AIBU ?????

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dizzytomato · 03/04/2016 12:05

I have friends that do this. They live abroad and seem to go back to the uk or to some other place every 5 minutes, so you get endless airport updates.

I know you don't have to read Facebook and it's not updated directly to your retina or anything but that doesn't stop you getting pissed off with fully grown adults who should know better.

EverySongbirdSays · 03/04/2016 12:41

I love Matts suggestion! I have a cousin who's massively annoying on FB she drives my sisters wild. I don't even have her as a friend and I still see all her idiocy because of tagging

InsufficientlyCaffeinated · 03/04/2016 12:51

Is she on holiday alone? I did similar on my first holiday alone Blush because I was terrified! Stopped checking in the more comfortable & confident I felt though

CosyNook · 03/04/2016 13:01

Soon it will be:

Monday
Up at 6am to 'reserve a sunbed'
9am Breakfast of shrimp
9.30 Fuck someones nicked me towel - no sunbeds left.
10am Feeling ill
10.10 Made it to the bathroom in time

Sunday
Finally left the bathroom, 2 stone lighter
Monday
Flying home

DangerMouth · 03/04/2016 13:05

I have one who reposts every single 'memory' which is just beyond annoying.

MrsHathaway · 03/04/2016 13:14

her next status will probably be 'gutted, we've been burgled'

There is now precedent for insurers to refuse to pay up when the insured party has advertised that they're away by posting holiday pictures "live".

I have been known to post QUICK, ROB THE HOUSE! on tedious holiday updates.

RortyCrankle · 03/04/2016 13:17

That would drive me completely mad but then I don't have FB and never will. I've read about the first six threads on ABU and three, including this one, is FB related.

Delete it, feel the freedom. It's perfectly possible to still keep in touch with family and friends, I and other non FB people manage just fine.

Original poster
TeddTess · 03/04/2016 13:26

yes i don't want to unfollow her as i want to see her pics etc... and that of her kids.

but i want to say something REALLY sarcastic but know it'll get me in trouble!!

thing is she gets zero likes on those posts, so i don't know why she doesn't get the hint. everyone likes, comments etc on her "interesting" ones.

i have taken FB off my phone to stop being irritated. i just check it from the PC now and again.

oh yes and the memories!! please don't inflict them on us. nice for the person but of interest to everyone else? no.

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ImNotThatGirl · 03/04/2016 13:43

"her next status will probably be 'gutted, we've been burgled"

I don't know about the company you mix with but my friends and families have yet to show any thieving tendencies.

EverySongbirdSays · 03/04/2016 14:47

The memories/timehop ones - I didn't care 2 years ago and I care even less now

Fluffyears · 03/04/2016 15:23

I'd reply 'oh are you on holiday? Strange I never heard you mention it' I did that to someone who started every bloody post that he was in Benidorm.....yes we know we got it!

oneowlgirl · 03/04/2016 15:30

Either be happy for her or hide her - it's quite simple & no need for anything nasty or sarcastic. As a pp said, FB is what you make it.

MrsHathaway · 03/04/2016 15:43

Yes, you should only share those memories with a relevant update, eg:

10 years ago: toddler in rugby kit
Ha ha, look at him now: lanky teenager in considerably muddier rugby kit

Actually, in general, it's crap to share stuff without adding any comment at all, even if it's just "Please read this article and let me know what you think."

Zaurak · 03/04/2016 15:48

Neighbours of ours got burgled hours after they'd used a taxi to get to the airport - they smashed their door in with an axe.

DownstairsMixUp · 03/04/2016 15:56

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Radicalrooster · 03/04/2016 15:57

OP, your thread is as dull and unnecessary as her FB updates.

Vintage45 · 03/04/2016 15:58

Burglary does happen when people are stupid enough to announce their whereabouts all over social media.

Flumplet · 03/04/2016 16:09

I think yab a teensy bit u if I'm honest. They're obvs having a great trip and want to remember every boring little detail. I'd suggest a discreet unfollow and let them get on with it.

dizzytomato · 03/04/2016 17:08

If a burglary happens as a result of a facebook post then at least you've got a readily available list of suspects.

Vintage45 · 03/04/2016 17:20

I was under the impression that all your "friends" friends etc. can see your page? Am I wrong?

Original poster
TeddTess · 03/04/2016 17:30

ok ok IABU,

OP, your thread is as dull and unnecessary as her FB updates. charming. no one asked you to read it.

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bibbitybobbityyhat · 03/04/2016 17:37

I am also horrible and would have to post a sarcastic "be sure to let us all know when you have your first poo in your #fabulous hotel bathroom"

CrotchetQuaverMinim · 03/04/2016 17:42

I was under the impression that all your "friends" friends etc. can see your page? Am I wrong?

Yes, you're wrong - your posts are visible to who you want them to be visible too; generally it is just to your own friends. You could set it to friends-of-friends, or even to public, but there's no reason to. You can also set it to very specific lists of friends if you want. It's under your control who can see what you post.

DiscoGlitter · 03/04/2016 17:42

I don't get all the Facebook angst. Just hide annoying people or delete, it's easily done!
I was under the impression that all your "friends" friends etc. can see your page? Am I wrong?
Depends on what your settings are. If they're set to friends only, only your friends will see it. Unless you've tagged other people into the status, then the person tagged friends will be able to see it too.

Buzzardbird · 03/04/2016 17:43

Awww, they're just 'making memories'.