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katiesue · 10-27-2014, 11:31 AM

I find the format of facebook makes it nearly impossible to follow discussions. If I see a discussion starting on an interesting topic on a friends list and say I'm busy but I want to go back later unless I remember whom it's impossible to find.

I don't participate unless I feel I have something to add, but I know a lot of very smart, interesting people and I love to see their opinions. And facebook just isn't a great format for expressing opinions.

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 11-13-2014, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by katiesue

I find the format of facebook makes it nearly impossible to follow discussions. If I see a discussion starting on an interesting topic on a friends list and say I'm busy but I want to go back later unless I remember whom it's impossible to find.

I don't participate unless I feel I have something to add, but I know a lot of very smart, interesting people and I love to see their opinions. And facebook just isn't a great format for expressing opinions.

Exactly. This.

Ghoulish Delight · 10-27-2014, 01:00 PM

Off topic, but on topic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjxAAezqJZQ

Moonliner · 10-27-2014, 02:05 PM

Everyone misses the community on the lot but few people post here anymore. We are the Yogi Berra of websites.

SzczerbiakManiac · 10-27-2014, 02:54 PM

As in, "Nobody goes [to LoT] anymore. It's too crowded."?

alphabassettgrrl · 10-28-2014, 05:36 PM

Yeah, FB is quick and easy, but I agree with all the criticisms of it and with the love for the LoT. I don't post too much in part because I haven't been doing much worth talking about. Perfectly suited to the momentariness of FB, but not anything thoughtful or interesting for here. I don't even get to the park anymore; let my pass expire. Will probably buy a day if we get the new parade they are talking about, which could be fun. j

Stan4dSteph · 10-31-2014, 10:04 AM

My new employer has different filters, some of which are tripped by certain forums here, so I can't really surf freely at work. I do miss hanging with you crazy people. It seems like every time I'm down in the area it's for "work." Speaking of which, if you're curious about what MouseAdventure is like now, our latest event recap is online today.

Moonliner · 10-31-2014, 10:22 AM

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My new employer has different filters, some of which are tripped by certain forums here.

It's Kevy right? His stuff is sure to run afoul of any filter.

€uroMeinke · 11-20-2014, 09:52 PM

It seems Facebook is trying to bring back old school internet as well with "Rooms" that allows theme based forums where members can be anonymous, and the spin-off "Groups" app which allows people to self-segregate and avoid the random annoyingness of the newsfeed algorithm.

Meanwhile ello sends me periodic emails claiming to be relevant.

Strangler Lewis · 11-21-2014, 11:26 AM

More anonymity and self-segregation on the Internet? How can that possibly be bad?

10-27-2014, 11:31 AM	#1
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I find the format of facebook makes it nearly impossible to follow discussions. If I see a discussion starting on an interesting topic on a friends list and say I'm busy but I want to go back later unless I remember whom it's impossible to find. I don't participate unless I feel I have something to add, but I know a lot of very smart, interesting people and I love to see their opinions. And facebook just isn't a great format for expressing opinions. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Off topic, but on topic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjxAAezqJZQ __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Everyone misses the community on the lot but few people post here anymore. We are the Yogi Berra of websites. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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SzczerbiakManiac "ZER-bee-ak" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,409	As in, "Nobody goes [to LoT] anymore. It's too crowded."? __________________
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alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	Yeah, FB is quick and easy, but I agree with all the criticisms of it and with the love for the LoT. I don't post too much in part because I haven't been doing much worth talking about. Perfectly suited to the momentariness of FB, but not anything thoughtful or interesting for here. I don't even get to the park anymore; let my pass expire. Will probably buy a day if we get the new parade they are talking about, which could be fun. j __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	My new employer has different filters, some of which are tripped by certain forums here, so I can't really surf freely at work. I do miss hanging with you crazy people. It seems like every time I'm down in the area it's for "work." Speaking of which, if you're curious about what MouseAdventure is like now, our latest event recap is online today.
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	It seems Facebook is trying to bring back old school internet as well with "Rooms" that allows theme based forums where members can be anonymous, and the spin-off "Groups" app which allows people to self-segregate and avoid the random annoyingness of the newsfeed algorithm. Meanwhile ello sends me periodic emails claiming to be relevant. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	More anonymity and self-segregation on the Internet? How can that possibly be bad? __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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