What's on your mind?

Being that this is my first critique, I find it appropriate to start with a Facebook tool everyone has and uses.

Status Updates.  They ask you “What’s on your mind?” but we don’t actually want to know. Remember that if someone really wants to see your profile, they can find a way to see it. Also, Facebook keeps record of your status updates so make sure that what you post today wont haunt you in a year. Below is a list of topics that should NOT appear in a status.

Warning: The below content may offend some readers because they are currently guilty of inappropriate status’s. If you are one of the persons offended, please pay close attention.  

# 1: Love. I am sure your friends are happy you are in love and MAYBE on your anniversary you can throw in a status update but anything beyond that is too much. The general public does not need to know how in love you are with your significant other and that without that person you would be so completely lost. Save it for your valentine’s card.

# 2: Hate. No matter how angry you are that your parents ground you, or that your ex best friend stabbed you in the back…don’t announce it. Not only does it make you look immature but also, no one wants to associate with a loud mouth.

# 3: Racism. No explanation needed.

# 4: Controversy. This is a tough one. Controversy isn’t necessarily bad because it generates conversation but please be respectful of other opinions. If you feel strongly about something just remember that other people may disagree. Be careful when choosing your words.

# 5: Vulgarity. Not everyone wants to sign on to Facebook and see your potty mouth. Keep it clean.

As always, I am looking for feedback. What do you think…do you agree with these rules or not? Am I missing anything?

I will leave you this week with my favourite website. If you want to see some examples of the worst status updates, check it out! lamebook.com

Until Next Week,

Vanessa 

Welcome

Facebook Etiquette. Unless you pause and think for a few seconds before clicking “post”, this term probably doesn’t mean a lot to you. 

The word etiquette means: the customs or rules governing behaviour regarded as correct or acceptable in social life. What many fail to realize is that in a world where we communicate online, Facebook Etiquette does exist.

My blog will look at the good, the bad, and the ugly on Facebook. Hopefully in doing this, we will soon start to see that your Facebook page is now part of who you are. It’s no secret that employers will often look at candidates Facebook pages when selecting an employee. It is a representation of your personality to the world and should be carefully maintained.

Together we will look at the social expectations when updating your status, uploading pictures, changing your display picture, commenting on activity, playing games and of course the dreadful “like” button. Although there are no written rules on Facebook activity, some things are just unacceptable.

The Plan is simple, each week I will look at a different aspect of Facebook and highlight the unwritten rules. I would love to hear what people think so feel free to comment or let me know what you think Facebook Etiquette is.