milovany Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Recently I deleted everything from my old account and unfriended everyone. My goal is to close that account. I opened a new account with a name like Happy Camper and I use this account ONLY to participate in groups I'm a part of (local swapping/garage sale type groups, and my direct sales demonstrator's group). I don't friend anyone unless I need to for a moment to accomplish something, then I immediately unfriend them. I do "like" pages for business purposes, but that's completely optional and I always click "Hide All from This Page." With all this set up, my news feed is basically inactive and nothing I do is posted on the walls of friends (because I don't have any). This has been working very well. I'm not busy at all posting about me/our family and I'm not spending hours catching up with people who I really don't need to be reading about. I have FB working for me, as my swap groups are very active and I have found some stunning deals on things locally. If they switch to making everyone have the new timeline feature, it won't really matter to me because there's nothing to report on. I don't even go to my news feed page. Just thought it worth a mention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I have a cousin that uses it for networking more than anything else also. For me it's a family thing. THAT is the reason I joined it and the reason I keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I know a couple of people that did that. They were deleted because you (apparently) are not allowed to use anything other than your legal name of FB. Maybe that has changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 I know a couple of people that did that. They were deleted because you (apparently) are not allowed to use anything other than your legal name of FB. Maybe that has changed? No, I believe that's still how they run. What I use can be considered my name, it's just not the name on my birth certificate/marriage license. I'm more concerned about having two accounts so am working on deleting the original one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I know a couple of people that did that. They were deleted because you (apparently) are not allowed to use anything other than your legal name of FB. Maybe that has changed? I know there was a big deal about not being able to use RPG names on Facebook that had a lot of people upset. Maybe that's what happened? In the meantime, I know several people going by goofy names on the order of "Duckwatcher McSillypants" or something equally ludicrous, with no apparent consequence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I know there was a big deal about not being able to use RPG names on Facebook that had a lot of people upset. Maybe that's what happened? In the meantime, I know several people going by goofy names on the order of "Duckwatcher McSillypants" or something equally ludicrous, with no apparent consequence. Have to mention the Ducks, don't ya? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 No, I believe that's still how they run. What I use can be considered my name, it's just not the name on my birth certificate/marriage license. I'm more concerned about having two accounts so am working on deleting the original one. The two people I know were told it had to be your legal name as in on your driver's license. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 In other words, you've taken all the fun out of Facebook. ;) It's good you've found a way to make it work for you. Everyone is slated to be on timeline within the next week or so from what I understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 The two people I know were told it had to be your legal name as in on your driver's license. How would FB know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 How would FB know? It's a good question. I deleted my acct a few months ago, and I know some of my friends had "names" that were not their real ones (one woman because her last name was so darn hard to spell and nobody would have been able to find her, so she says). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 How would FB know? They got reported, I believe. BUT, if you have a sign in name like Snickerdoodle's mommy, that would be a tip off:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 They got reported, I believe. BUT, if you have a sign in name like Snickerdoodle's mommy, that would be a tip off:D LOL. My friend has a page for her dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 LOL. My friend has a page for her dog. I know of several non-existant people with accounts. Also, a stuffed animal (not a duck). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I think it's a great idea, and that's pretty much how I use my account. Everything on my page is set to "Only Me", I never post status updates, and 90% of my friends' feeds are hidden. I use fb to keep up with my photography hobby, that's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 It's good you've found a way to work the system in your favor. It would not work for me...Facebook is how I keep up with people who are important to me. I get to be a part of their lives and they get to be a part of mine. Facebook is a wonderful communications tool for us. It's real time, authentic, and comfortable. I miss seeing you on my feed....:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I know of several non-existant people with accounts. Also, a stuffed animal (not a duck). :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah C. Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Realistically, Facebook won't find your fake name unless somebody tells them it's fake. Just like they won't know you are underage, or an inanimate object, unless somebody tells them. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I know a cat who has a FB page, and several of my kids' friends are on FB but listed only with first and middle name (as last name) I can see why their parents did this, to try to keep them un-searchable. I'm thinking you could do this, as long as the name you choose isn't totally silly. I think though, with made up names, you will always have the chance of having your account deleted if found out because of TOS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in MI Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 For me it's a family thing. THAT is the reason I joined it and the reason I keep it. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emubird Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I'm pretty sure they can spot a fake name even without anyone reporting it. Actually, sometimes they will "spot" a fake name that is real and disable a legitimate account. And I assume Happy Camper will be one they will flag. You'd have to come up with something more "real". It may not happen soon, but they will probably find it eventually. There are definitely fake accounts out there, but facebook won't find them unless you use an obviously fake name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caedmyn Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 That's about what I do too. I have everything set up so only I can see it (a few things are for "close friends" but I don't have anybody listed as close friends) and I just use it so I can be part of a secret/hidden allergy group. I'll have to figure out how this Timeline thing is going to change things. Now if I could only think of a polite way tell someone that I don't want them tagging me or my kids in the pictures they post on their FB account... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thyme4tea Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I use FB, well, not really use it, I did the first month I had it and now I just accept people and that's about it. I like to be able to find people and once and awhile check how people I don't get to talk to are. but what is timeline? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyhappypeople Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) I know of several non-existant people with accounts. Also, a stuffed animal (not a duck). *nevermind* (summary: I have alters that help me play Cityville. If you want their names so they can help you get stuff for your city or castle, PM and I'll tell you their names) Edited January 25, 2012 by shinyhappypeople Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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