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Am I a 40-odd year old dinosaur (f/b related!)?

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WHMum1806 · 03/07/2019 12:39

In a conversation, friend A told me she was quite shocked by some of the things friend B is sharing on facebook ie very personal things about her own young children (think medical conditions, family revelations).

I said I wasn't a facebook friend to B so couldn't see what they posted, but was told that they had been publicly posted so anyone can view them. I had a look and was also shocked and felt sad for the kids, this is personal information about them and I think they should be able to choose who they share it with.

I could sort of understand if it was shared amongst friends (although still would be a big no no for me) but publicly feels wrong to me.

That said I rarely post anything on f/b and particularly not about my children, the very occasional family holiday pic only, never anything embarrassing or personal and maybe I am just of kilter with what is 'normal' these days?

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Sunshine93 · 03/07/2019 12:46

Well could you send your friend a message asking if she is aware she is posting these details publically?

I honestly think people forget how Facebook works sometimes!!

WHMum1806 · 03/07/2019 13:17

Hmmm maybe, I have done that myself! Regardless, was more interested in what the general view is...

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IceCreamSoda99 · 03/07/2019 14:53

She may not realise they are public but also some people seem to lose all common sense when it comes to social media.

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