I find myself a little baffled by Facebook. It is a good way to stay in touch with people, yet at the same time it can turn on its users. I watched a friend saying he thought he'd "like" all his own posts. For some reason, this bothered people and they said it was narcissistic. I can't see why anyone should mind!
Also, when people post birthday greetings to someone who has no computer, it is nice but would be better if they could send a card or call (my 91 year old mother is the person I have in mind). It's not the same to them to hear that people sent love on FB. She doesn't even really know what it is!
But I plan to take the computer over to show her, and maybe she'll get into it. Who knows.
In the meantime, though, I urge friends to think of those who aren't into social networking sites. A call, or a card, can mean a lot to an older person.
However-- thanks to those who posted!
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