sheryl Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Recently I posted a funny thread from an email my brother sent me. Well, today I received an email from my 85 yo dad inviting me to join his fb. I am NOT at all interested in fb, twitter, tweet or the like as I stated in the first thread....link below. This just seems so funny b/c of the timing of the thread below to my dad's email today. Does it upset someone if you don't join their team? I don't even know the lingo....:lol: Sheryl <>< http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=236214 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Just tell your dad that he's more hip than you are.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I think that's cute. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 Just tell your dad that he's more hip than you are.:) Oh, good one Jean. See, that's part of the problem. I just don't have humor when I need it! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Just tell your dad that he's more hip than you are.:) Love this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca VA Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I met an elderly gentleman at a recent Christmas party who has two Facebook accounts -- one for himself and one for family reunion-type communication. He spends lots of time on Facebook and other sites that specialize in reuniting long-lost friends. He's so proud of the fact that his children and grandchildren "talk" to him every day on Facebook. As he and his wife become more shut in due to old age and illness, Facebook has become their window on the world. We had a great conversation -- what an interesting guy he is! Anyway, I think you should sign up and befriend your dad on Facebook. It might be a little inconvenient for you, but you'd be blessing his life greatly. Ten years from now you will probably be very glad you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 For my 85 year old dad, I would bite the bullet and join. Just for my parents, no one else. (And I don't FB, tweet, text, or even have a cell phone). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Anyway, I think you should sign up and befriend your dad on Facebook. It might be a little inconvenient for you, but you'd be blessing his life greatly. Ten years from now you will probably be very glad you did. :iagree: FWIW, I have never been on FB and have never tweeted. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleWMN Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'd do it. :D That's adorable. My dad joined FB a few years ago right after I did, but he only wanted to play a certain game so he didn't friend anyone. I lost him to cancer two years ago this month and FB still sometimes tells me that we should be friends (it pops up on the side who you shoudl be friends with based on certain things). WOW it hits me hard when his name comes up. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 For my 85 year old dad, I would bite the bullet and join. Just for my parents, no one else. (And I don't FB, tweet, text, or even have a cell phone). I would too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'd do it. :D That's adorable. My dad joined FB a few years ago right after I did, but he only wanted to play a certain game so he didn't friend anyone. I lost him to cancer two years ago this month and FB still sometimes tells me that we should be friends (it pops up on the side who you shoudl be friends with based on certain things). WOW it hits me hard when his name comes up. :( :grouphug: I am so sorry, that would be a real punch in the gut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 Let me say that we have skype. Isn't that better to see and talk to someone like they are right next to you? I'm feeling guilty now, but I don't know how to FB and I'm not interested b/c I don't like that kind of thing. It seems email, this forum and skype take up enough time for my homeschooling family. Isn't skype just as good or better than fb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Figuring out how FB works seems like a small sacrifice to make for an aging parent. And it *is* a convenient way to let family know what you're up to, share photos of kids (I can take a photo with my phone while we're out and about and upload it to FB for my parents, aunt and uncle, brother, etc, to see in a matter of seconds), etc. So it's not your thing. That's fine. But it seems like such a small thing to do for your dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Figuring out how FB works seems like a small sacrifice to make for an aging parent. And it *is* a convenient way to let family know what you're up to, share photos of kids (I can take a photo with my phone while we're out and about and upload it to FB for my parents, aunt and uncle, brother, etc, to see in a matter of seconds), etc. So it's not your thing. That's fine. But it seems like such a small thing to do for your dad. I agree. And really it is very easy to learn. You can have as many or as few friends as you want. You can even make yourself unsearchable if you don't want the world at large to bug you about becoming their friend. The reason it is better than Skype is that you can post back and forth at your convenience. And you can post things that other fb friends can see...or not...you can private message too. I cleaned mine out a while back...deleted a lot of friends from high school that are just not my cup of tea anymore...And there is also the ability to 'hide' posts from certain people so that if they annoy you with posting every little thing about their day you don't have to see it...but you don't have to 'unfriend' them either if that might cause hurt feelings.... Anyway, try it. You might like it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Just tell your dad that he's more hip than you are.:) :iagree: I'm impressed dad has mad tech skills!!! Go Dad!! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Figuring out how FB works seems like a small sacrifice to make for an aging parent. And it *is* a convenient way to let family know what you're up to, share photos of kids (I can take a photo with my phone while we're out and about and upload it to FB for my parents, aunt and uncle, brother, etc, to see in a matter of seconds), etc. So it's not your thing. That's fine. But it seems like such a small thing to do for your dad. :iagree: I keep in touch with family, cousins, but wish my in-laws were on FB! Makes it so much easier to share kid's photos and their accomplishments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 :iagree: I'm impressed dad has mad tech skills!!! Go Dad!! ;) My mom is only 65 but she was the first person I knew who owned a PC. 1996 or something like that. She still knows more than me about computers and stuff....(don't I sound super intelligent using the word 'stuff'?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 Fine, I'll do it. I feel like I'm under coersion........LOL! This is NOT my thing....I just thought Skype was more personal...one on one. If you're experienced with FB, then talk me through it. Here is my stipulation: ***** I want as little to do with it as possible. I do NOT want FB friends and I don't want to BE anyone's FB friend. I'll post every once in a while on my dad's acct. So, do I have to start a FB acct myself or can I just post on my dad's? Truly, someone needs to talk me through with my stipulation above. Thanks. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Come come. Even SWB tweets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Fine, I'll do it. I feel like I'm under coersion........LOL!... ***** I want as little to do with it as possible. I do NOT want FB friends and I don't want to BE anyone's FB friend. I'll post every once in a while on my dad's acct. So, do I have to start a FB acct myself or can I just post on my dad's? I'm sorry you feel "coerced". ;) Yes, you will have to have an account. You don't have to "friend" anyone else if you don't want. When you sign up, you can set your "security settings" very high so no one can find you even if they search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 No big deal. My guess is he just had FB pull his email list and it shot out invitations to everyone. Just tell him you don't want to be on there. I'm the opposite. I wish my in laws would join the blasted thing. All of my family is already on there and it makes it so easy to post pictures. As it is now I'm having to duplicate everything and sent it to them through email. Pain in my rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Fine, I'll do it. I feel like I'm under coersion........LOL! ***** I want as little to do with it as possible. I do NOT want FB friends and I don't want to BE anyone's FB friend. I'll post every once in a while on my dad's acct. S Here's help from Kim Komando: http://www.komando.com/kids/tip.aspx?id=4455 http://www.komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=7843 And: From Kim Komando: Profile Watch examines your Facebook profile. It shows you exactly what strangers can see in your profile. There are two ways to use it. The first is to log into Facebook from the site. However, some people aren't comfortable with that. The site also lets you paste a Facebook profile URL directly. You won't have to enter any login information. This is also a good way to check family members' profiles. Make sure they have set good privacy options. If not, let them know. http://www.profilewatch.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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