The Facebook phenomenon is undeniable. We love it. We hate it. We use it. As a social networking tool it may or may not be valuable. Do I really want to see myself in all those impromptu photos? Do I care what old boyfriends are up to these days? Do I want to find love and marriage in a fishbowl?
Now, do all of you on my “please don’t ask again” list understand why I have ignored your request to be a friend? And for those of you to whom I did say “Yes” because I really do want to see pictures of you and your children on Facebook — please don’t send me games, treats, or sweets unless there is a big prize. For me, the prize would have to be Pierce Brosnan’s twin unmarried brother.
Now back to marriage. As I wrote last month, sometimes with love and marriage it is simply a matter of serendipity. A guy from Texas with the same name as a gal from Florida met online. According to a story by Lynne Jones, it seems that she said, “I was like, ‘I wonder if there’s any other Kelly Hildebrandts on Facebook’,“ she explained. “So, I searched my own name and he’s the only one that came up. And actually, in the picture, he didn’t have his shirt on, and I’m like, And now an October wedding is planned.. Facebook couple with identical names is getting married …
On the flip side from Above the Law, one of my favorite reads, Elie Myst tells us that group of Facebook users are suing for invasion of privacy. I love what she has written: “When a group of Facebook users sue Facebook for invasion of privacy, it really gives you hope that the legal profession will come out of this recession stronger than ever. The ability of Americans to turn fear and an incomplete understanding of what they signed up for into a full blown lawsuit is like renewable energy to American lawyers.” Are you frightened by_facebook?
Should you be frightened by Facebok? If you are cheating, yes. But you should also be afraid of your own conscience and the consequences: .Facebook and the-new-face-of-cheating/
The key to Facebook success, if you really are looking for love — say so. But be discreet. Yes, I have a gorgeous friend who often receives notes from men madly in love with her. I’ll tell you what I tell her: Check them out carefully. Some may turn out to be lifelong love and some may be absolute swindlers.
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- Love and Marriage 101: Celine to Octomom, what is motherhood?
- John Edwards: bringing his mistress home
- Irresponsible Sex: Lauren London, Lil Wayne list toppers
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