Paisley Hedgehog Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 It is probably the same info that you already allow friends to see, just in a different format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I've been thinking of deleting my account, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I've been thinking of deleting my account, too. me too...too many blasts from the past that I am so not interested in hearing from..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 It is probably the same info that you already allow friends to see, just in a different format. The format is the problem. I look at someone's page w/ timeline, and can't tell what the heck is going on. It's like someone walked into a room, trashed the place, turned everything upside down or sideways, and tossed everything into the middle of the room, and you are supposed to find the pencil you left on the desk. :001_huh: Much worse than wading through that last sentence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad Shot Academy Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 What I want to know is if it is linking what news stories you read w/o asking you? I now see things like: Sarah Lou just read this news story on FOX. I would not want FB linking what I read!! :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmama Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I hate the new timeline pages - I'm resisting as long as I can on changing it. Unfortunately I do a LOT of things via facebook, so I can't just delete my account Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I just switched mine so I'd have a chance to look it over. It's confusing, but the privacy part seems intact. People can still only see what I allow them to see, and anyone whose feed I didn't want to see is still hidden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 to the new Timeline profile. The article is here: FB Timeline: No Escaping It Now I'm pretty much done with FB anyway, having done a major purge at the beginning of the year. I have no desire to let everyone know where I've been, what websites I've looked at, what songs I've listened to, and what comments I've made every. single. day. :glare: Good grief! I quit (as in completely deleted) my FB account about 2 months ago...1 month ago? I was definitely a frequent visitor, but my acct got hacked and I got tired of worrying whether I was postnig something too private, or if something would come and bite me in the b*tt later on. I'm glad I did. I don't miss it, surprisingly. Of course, I still am on here a lot :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 The timeline is one of the nicest changes they've made. I really don't know why some people dislike it so much. I think it makes the profile look prettier. But some people are just resistant to anything different. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 The format is the problem. I look at someone's page w/ timeline, and can't tell what the heck is going on. It's like someone walked into a room, trashed the place, turned everything upside down or sideways, and tossed everything into the middle of the room, and you are supposed to find the pencil you left on the desk. :001_huh: Much worse than wading through that last sentence. I agree with your description. My dd16 somehow has made sense of it and likes the timeline format. What I want to know is if it is linking what news stories you read w/o asking you? I now see things like: Sarah Lou just read this news story on FOX. I would not want FB linking what I read!! :bigear: I've clicked on links to articles from FB and it has not posted a notice that I did so. One time it asked me about using an app to read an article and I backed out of it and went straight to the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 The timeline is one of the nicest changes they've made. I really don't know why some people dislike it so much. I think it makes the profile look prettier. But some people are just resistant to anything different. :rolleyes: I love it, and switched to the timeline for my page a while back. I don't spend much time on people's profile pages anyway. I mostly just read the news feed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 The format is the problem. I look at someone's page w/ timeline, and can't tell what the heck is going on. It's like someone walked into a room, trashed the place, turned everything upside down or sideways, and tossed everything into the middle of the room, and you are supposed to find the pencil you left on the desk. :001_huh: Much worse than wading through that last sentence. :iagree: I can't stand it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 The timeline is one of the nicest changes they've made. I really don't know why some people dislike it so much. I think it makes the profile look prettier. But some people are just resistant to anything different. :rolleyes: I agree that many just don't like things because they are different. I am not one of those. I sit back and use the new format for a couple weeks before making a determination. And that is probably why I don't like the timeline yet - I haven't spent 2 weeks with it. It's just a lot of information until your brain can get used to the placement of it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguptas Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I am 4 months on the FB wagon. It has been a good thing. My house is cleaner. I left just before the timeline started to take effect. It's too big-brother-ish. Some days, I just need a distraction at the end of the day. I've recently starting using homeschool forums like this for that outlet. It is at least more useful overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 The format is the problem. I look at someone's page w/ timeline, and can't tell what the heck is going on. It's like someone walked into a room, trashed the place, turned everything upside down or sideways, and tossed everything into the middle of the room, and you are supposed to find the pencil you left on the desk. :001_huh: Much worse than wading through that last sentence. Great analogy! I do not like Timeline at all. WIll try to set all privacy settings I can, again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 The timeline is one of the nicest changes they've made. I really don't know why some people dislike it so much. I think it makes the profile look prettier. But some people are just resistant to anything different. :rolleyes: :iagree: I like the layout better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I am 4 months on the FB wagon. It has been a good thing. My house is cleaner. I left just before the timeline started to take effect. It's too big-brother-ish. If it is information that was already available to your friends just in a different format, how is that big-brother-ish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 What I want to know is if it is linking what news stories you read w/o asking you? I now see things like: Sarah Lou just read this news story on FOX. I would not want FB linking what I read!! :bigear: Facebook doesn't link anything without your knowledge. If it is posted what news stories someone read it is because they allowed an app to have access to their profile. The new Timeline is really no different than the old profile other than the layout. You still have the same control over what is shown. Honestly I rarely even go to my friends profiles and I doubt hardly anyone really looks at mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NittanyJen Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 What I want to know is if it is linking what news stories you read w/o asking you? I now see things like: Sarah Lou just read this news story on FOX. I would not want FB linking what I read!! :bigear: Only if you allow the apps that ask your permission when you click through to an article. If you click 'no' instead of 'yes' it won't show that. It has nothing to do with Timeline. I've been using the Timeline for a while now, and I love it... I had some old posts and people I wanted to delete, and thanks to the TL format, finding them and doing so made sorting through a few years worth of posts and deleting a couple hundred posts into about a 15-minute job! Wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I just cried to my dd to come help me understand my FB page again, just a few hours ago! I'm on Pinterest now and I'm completely baffled about using it and its putting things all over FB. It does look very confusing and jumbled to me. It also doesn't appear to be linking my blog instantly. I was confused about that, too. The one thing I do really like, though, is the "Cover" photo, with the smaller inset photo. It's much more designer-looking. DD put a photo of the piano keyboard in the "Cover", with herself in the inset. It looks amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 The format is the problem. I look at someone's page w/ timeline, and can't tell what the heck is going on. It's like someone walked into a room, trashed the place, turned everything upside down or sideways, and tossed everything into the middle of the room, and you are supposed to find the pencil you left on the desk. :001_huh: Much worse than wading through that last sentence. :iagree: My thoughts exactly. It's so cluttered and disorganized. I don't know WHY they think this is a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 My husband deleted his account. I am considering it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 The format is the problem. I look at someone's page w/ timeline, and can't tell what the heck is going on. It's like someone walked into a room, trashed the place, turned everything upside down or sideways, and tossed everything into the middle of the room, and you are supposed to find the pencil you left on the desk. :001_huh: Much worse than wading through that last sentence. :lol::lol::lol: YES!!!!! This is it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I'm good with it. I haven't voluntarily changed over, but my entire family has. They all like it better. I figure it's a free website and I'll take it in whatever format. I love being in touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourOaks Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Could someone please explain to me how to delete my account? I cannot find the option to do that. THANKS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paisley Hedgehog Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 The timeline is one of the nicest changes they've made. I really don't know why some people dislike it so much. I think it makes the profile look prettier. I agree - I love it! I can find old posts so much easier, and I think the layout looks more professional. I'm a Facebook junkie, so maybe I use it so much that I got used to it quickly. Either way, it works for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I hate the new timeline pages - I'm resisting as long as I can on changing it. Unfortunately I do a LOT of things via facebook, so I can't just delete my account How did you do those things before FB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I bookmarked this link a while back: Permanently Delete a FB Account This was shared by a member of this board (I can't remember who) but I've not quite gotten up the nerve to do it yet. These instructions delete the account (poof! gone!) rather than deactivate it (what FB prefers so that they can lure you back ;)). The only thing that keeps me hanging on is that I've got lots of out of town relatives and really no way to keep in touch w/o FB. What about email? The telephone? Snail mail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 What about email? The telephone? Snail mail? Great in theory but some people don't use those avenues so even if you send mail you don't get a response back. I have one friend who uses FB to centralize all her contact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I quit (as in completely deleted) my FB account about 2 months ago...1 month ago? I was definitely a frequent visitor, but my acct got hacked and I got tired of worrying whether I was postnig something too private, or if something would come and bite me in the b*tt later on. I'm glad I did. I don't miss it, surprisingly. Of course, I still am on here a lot :) I got hacked recently too! I want to delete my FB account too. I can't see how to delete it though. :confused::confused: Where do you go to delete your account? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I got hacked recently too! I want to delete my FB account too. I can't see how to delete it though. :confused::confused: Where do you go to delete your account? There is a link earlier in the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 What about email? The telephone? Snail mail? DH and I have huge, huge familes. Tons of neices and nephews and now great neices and nephews and they ALL live in a different state than I do. ( I moved, they didn't.) FB allows me to see pics of the newest baby, hear who is engaged, see pictures of their new houses, etc. I would never ever know/see all that info without FB. I know, I lived here for years without FB. I love it for that reason. Timeline, ugh. I don't need to learn one more thing. My rolo dex is already full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 There is a link earlier in the thread. Ooops! :blushing: Thank you. I hadn't read all the posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I don't mind the new format from a layout point of view. What I hate about it is how easy it makes it to find something from a few years back. Before old stuff were sorta hidden away, now they're readily available to all and I don't feel like having to Clean up my past like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I actually like the new format. Maybe I am missing something, but I just don't get what is so confusing about it. It is a timeline. It starts with the most recent activity at the top and as you move down the page, it goes backward in time. It is a historical timeline of your activity on Facebook. There is really nothing new to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 What about email? The telephone? Snail mail? After fighting with Verizon for months on end, I still have a crossed line with someone else in the neighbourhood. People call me, my phone doesn't ring, and they put a message on my non-existent voicemail. I get someone else's phone calls. I never get to a post office. I'm horrendous about email, especially since I have more than one. Great in theory but some people don't use those avenues so even if you send mail you don't get a response back. I have one friend who uses FB to centralize all her contact. This is me. Even one of our priests have realized that I'm easier to get hold of through FB than through my telephone. DH and I have huge, huge familes. Tons of neices and nephews and now great neices and nephews and they ALL live in a different state than I do. ( I moved, they didn't.) FB allows me to see pics of the newest baby, hear who is engaged, see pictures of their new houses, etc. I would never ever know/see all that info without FB. I know, I lived here for years without FB. I love it for that reason. Timeline, ugh. I don't need to learn one more thing. My rolo dex is already full. Ditto here. FB keeps me in touch with people. MySpace helped me find my siblings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durriyyah Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I don't mind the new format from a layout point of view. What I hate about it is how easy it makes it to find something from a few years back. Before old stuff were sorta hidden away, now they're readily available to all and I don't feel like having to Clean up my past like that. Agreed. I found some old bickering between dh's cousin and myself on my page that I went back to delete. It brought back old anger... unnecessary. I like the format, but I don't like how much time I spend on there when I'm bored (AKA should be doing something productive). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 What I want to know is if it is linking what news stories you read w/o asking you? I now see things like: Sarah Lou just read this news story on FOX. I would not want FB linking what I read!! :bigear: That is an app that you have to agree to. It's a good practice to go into your apps once in a while and delete anything you're not actively using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Peach Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 At first I thought the Timeline was weird, but it's grown on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CupOCoffee Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 At first I thought the Timeline was weird, but it's grown on me. Me too. Annoyed me first, and I would avoid going to friend's pages that had it. Now that I've seen it a few times and tried to understand it, it's not so bad. ~coffee~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I like timeline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I quit FB a few weeks ago and haven't missed it. Except that over the weekend I was bugging a friend to email me some pictures and she finally told me that her daughter had just had surgery on Friday. She thought I read about it on FB. I felt terrible.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad Shot Academy Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 So, how do I get the new timeline? I went to activate it and set my security settings, but I don't see how to switch over! :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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