Peplophoros Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I'm thinking it's the anonymity, aside from the fact that this huge responsibility we all have in common... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 All the cool kids are here!! I'm not on FB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Weirder stuff happens here than on my FB (I was just reading about the thread about the neighbor chopping wood sans any clothing, but I know we've had some other doozies in the past few weeks). That may be because I don't have that many people on my FB, though. I suppose if I friended a few thousand I'd have more interesting stuff pop up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I am sometimes concerned about annoying the relatives on FB. *L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollie010 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I think my Facebook friends would not be able to relate to the things that are important to me. Also, if I post something about the kids or Dh on fb someone at church is sure to mention it to them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 OP, I think you are right. Also, many of my fb friends are people who all think alike about the same things. This place is so diverse. We may not all think alike, but I tremendously appreciate the way the views from other windows challenge and teach me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Because I actually know the people I'm friends with on FB. Heck, most of my FB "friends" are related to me. Here, if someone is a nutter or abrasive I can walk away, (or engage ignore), knowing that they will not be showing up for Sunday dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I also can engage in conversations about issues most people I know IRL do not care about. (Or, in the case of homeschooling, have such a strong opinion about that bean dip is ALWAYS my best choice!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Many, many FB friends are not supportive of homeschooling (calling HSers weird, worrying about socializing, thinking the kids goof off all day). I'd rather not engage people when nothing I do or say will change their mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Y'all. It's the teA. And the kilts. . . . . Seriously. It's a place to get advice and bounce off ideas about a whole variety of things, with "relative" anonymity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Anonymity is definitely a factor. Also, it seems like people just post about massively mundane, boring stuff on FB. I rarely see a topic worth discussing there. This board has mundane topics too, but there's more of a balance here. It's just much more interesting here, with a much greater diversity of views. I've basically been inactive on FB for about 4 years now (I only keep my FB account because I'm a moderator for a FB group). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhschool Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I don't do Facebook so I don't know but I am happy this is better. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I don't think this forum is better than FB. *gasp!* This forum is interesting to me at times, but I regularly go weeks without checking in at all. I check FB daily, typically multiple times and I don't have anyone that has ever been openly antagonistic about my homeschooling. If I did and they were overly rude, they wouldn't be my friend there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punchie Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I never would have become addicted to Dr. Who, Sherlock, and Downton Abbey if I didn't read/post here. I also would never have discovered the joys of playing Catan. And where else has such a concentration of men in kilts photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I like FB too. I've made it my own playground, I don't tolerate any drama on my feed. I like this board too, but if I had to pick one it would be probably be FB. I might send a few folks here my direct e-mail address! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 FB isn't a forum. It's good for different things than this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Snort! :lol: Because Facebook sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 My narcicisstic relatives are not breathing all over this forum! That makes it exponentially better. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Posts on FB are just to inform. We come here to discuss. We don't discuss on FB because we already know the opinions of everyone there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandsam Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I have learned alot on this forum. We are a smart bunch, well read with alot of ideas and experiences to share. Coming here is a positive experience. I leave feeling good. I can't say the same is true of FB. I enjoy many of the photos that people share (kids, sunsets, etc.), but alot of times people are trying to show off the supposed wonderful life they have. Pics of trips and drinks-with-friends often feel like a 'look at me' brag. I usually leave FB feeling inadquate and unhappy with my life. I doubt I am the only one who feels this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I hardly post on facebook. I have friends who post a lot and one child who does too. They just post cartoons, slogans, links to articles, etc. A few people post important things in their life- and I like knowing about those. But there really is very little discussion, just likes normally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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