Its long time since I last
posted here, in my blog. Not that I did not come online since then, but some or
the other things kept me occupied. I’m not into studies all these days, but
there are plenty of junk in the virtual world to recreate and pass time. Some
of the leading things I would like to mention are the various virtual games
either online or via play stations, messenger apps as in BBM, Whats app, Nimbus
etc and not to forget the various social networking sites…amongst which comes
our favorite FACEBOOK.
I guess its founder basically
had an idea that it would help people to stay connected wherever they go and
whatever they do. Facebook undoubtedly served the purpose, in fact I had found
many old acquaintances of mine through this site.
It has definitely reduced the
distances across the countries but widened the gap between the ones sitting
beside. Still having an account on FB, the number of friends in ones list
serves as an indicator of being a social animal these days. It has come up as
an addiction amongst the masses.
And to talk about popularity,
well it can be judged by the fact that people update every important milestone
in life rather in a day as their status with a picture as a proof. I am just 2
and a half year old on FB, still have gathered quite a few things a little
ridiculous here.
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To start with the
interests and hobbies in the profile are modified rather enhanced to make an
appealing and happening one!
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The beginners
find it hard to decide, when FB asks ‘whats on your mind’ but as the addiction
sets it…people don’t even hesitate to mention the number of times they drink
water ( and the things after that).
For instance one of my
friend’s brother’s account was hacked and a status update popped in “XYZ is in
the loo” ;comments 50; likes70 :-p And the one concerned is unknown of the fact
he was the hot talk of the day !
>There is always a gender
predilection on FB. For instance a guy uploads a picture/states in some nice original
lines; comments10;likes30. A girl putting in few lines of a song or a picture;
comments50;likes100.
>No matter how ‘kind’
people are in reality they tend to become stringy when it comes to ‘like’ a
person’s status/picture/link though they too might be appreciating it within!
They’ll browse through every single activity of others but when it comes to a
single click…well I guess saves some ATP for them! How silly!
>Another notion been
observed, people tend to be politically correct while posting in the comments.
No matter how silly/ ridiculous a picture it might be, exaggeration of reaction
can be seen as you scroll down.
Some repetitions like Wow;
Cute ; Fab ; Superb ; Superlyks ;Awesum brings in monotony at times. Seems as
in the list of adjectives have shrunken and there’s shortage of words!
>Almost everybody on FB
tries those silly analyzing games, barely wondering the mathematics involved
lol. Still as they say ‘jst for fun’. And talk of self realization, “what’s
that” would be the reaction!
>They’ll spare hours
growing virtual veggies/fruits or decorating their city, and when talk about in
reality often complains of time!
No wonder 24 hrs are less in
a day when 6hrs out of them you are busy online planting trees!
>People would buy
professional cameras or otherwise with great pixels, not to capture the memories
but in lieu of a new Dp to upload and check the popularity quotient with the
‘likes’.
>Facebook provides a ‘decent’
platform for people with similar interests to hurl mockery upon a common target
(be it the teachers/staff/friend/celebrity/authority/government etc) without
the risk of being unlawful/offensive!
>Friend request is sent in
huge chucks I guess. It is a matter of solicitation to enhance the figures in
the friend list, irrespective of whether one knows U or not. One can say
whatever he wishes to without the risk of being slapped/physically harassed!
In fact every day I open my
account, have some new requests pending. Some people with a request would
attach a page analyzing ones Dp with their ‘face reading’ skills.
Some would like to add u in their
list just because they loved your pets in some of your album!
Some would not even hesitate to
propose one in a message! With the clause of love at first sight: screen
flashes… “Love u dear, will u marry me” Irrespective of the authenticity of a
real profile picture!!!
Some wish to be in your list
just because of n number of ‘mutual friends. This made me ponder, there’s
actually no word as ‘mutual friends’ in English! One always have common friends
but ‘mutual’? P.S. Let me know in which language!!!
I am actually not complaining or blacklisting things, because even I go online frequently and enjoy commenting sessions. Its
just somethings pinches me at times and becomes the most hilarious ones
many times! There are many strange silly things I’ve encountered and I’m sure
many of you have experienced the same.
Still I find Facebook to be one of
the best place to pass time, know your friends better, reach to the ones in
remote and distant places, share good and bad experiences, get into and
along the activities with friends and see a lighter side of life.
Its just that;
Facebook is a nice place, but Some
people makes it Silly!
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