I've been on FB for a couple of years now, and it's been a great way to reconnect with friends, and keep up with everyone on a daily basis. It's great in many ways, but there's also a dark side to FB. I've seriously considered quitting it several times, like during the presidential election when I had to unfriend a guy from church, who at the time was our associate minister. I was really struggling with the anger I felt towards him because his comments were very offensive to me. It was less about which candidate he supported and more about his attitude. I didn't think it reflected Christ. Not being friends with him has solved the issue, thankfully.
I can't think of anyone else that I've had to unfriend, but I've had to hide a few. Ok, well, more than a few, but that's not important! The reasons I've hidden them vary. Some just irritate me with every comment, others post every single thing they do every day! If I wanted an itinerary of your day, I would ask for it!!
Not everyone has to have the same few of FB as I do (i guess), but some people really need to learn to sensor themselves a little bit. It also makes me feel like I'm back in high school in some ways. I know who hasn't grown up, who's bitter, lonely, mad at the world, stupid, who can only type in text lingo, who didn't pay attention in language, their pet peeves, who thinks they're better than everyone else, who likes to complain (a lot!)...the list could go on! I rarely even post anything anymore because I over think everything.
I guess for now, I'll stick with it, just because I don't want to lose touch with the people I care about. Eventually I'll be keeping track of my kids on it too! That's reason enough to stick with it!!
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