Comments on: Time To Pick A Political Fight At Facebook http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:34:22 -0800 hourly 1 By: Scott Gordon http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2491756 Scott Gordon Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:39:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2491756 Political parties divide the nation in such a way that it no different than how the nation was divided by the civil war. I claim no party, for I am an American first and foremost. as long as people claim a party label there will always be discourse making no time to solve problems which is what we have today. May you all see the light and stop this cycle of nonsense we are forced to endure. Political parties divide the nation in such a way that it no different than how the nation was divided by the civil war. I claim no party, for I am an American first and foremost. as long as people claim a party label there will always be discourse making no time to solve problems which is what we have today.

May you all see the light and stop this cycle of nonsense we are forced to endure.

]]> By: Facebook Changes “Political Views” Options to Political Parties | Interwebology http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2420566 Facebook Changes “Political Views” Options to Political Parties | Interwebology Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:48:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2420566 [...] You can already see it starting to happen. TechCrunch’s Michael Arrington writes in his glowing review of yesterdays’s changes: I chose to support the “Alliance For Congo’s Renewal” party [...] [...] You can already see it starting to happen. TechCrunch’s Michael Arrington writes in his glowing review of yesterdays’s changes: I chose to support the “Alliance For Congo’s Renewal” party [...]

]]> By: Party Foul: Facebook and “Political Views” at Tropophilia http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2041463 Party Foul: Facebook and “Political Views” at Tropophilia Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:03:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2041463 [...] parties. Michael Arrington of TechCrunch demonstrates the point nicely: “I chose to support the ‘Alliance For Congo’s Renewal’ party for now. Just [...] [...] parties. Michael Arrington of TechCrunch demonstrates the point nicely: “I chose to support the ‘Alliance For Congo’s Renewal’ party for now. Just [...]

]]> By: crimson reign http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2019429 crimson reign Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:54:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2019429 It would be nice if Facebook would allow us to choose multiple political parties or adjust some meter to display how strongly we believe in a party. For instance, I'm "sorta republican". I also find it sad that Facebook is getting into politics, since I find the whole system of republicans versus democrats to be quite silly and ineffective. We're all on the same team afterall. This seems like a somewhat redundant move to Groups, Pages, and Networks. There are so many ways to group up in Facebook, it's sometimes hard to organize and find the most effective path. http://humanpets.com/ - Flirting and dating community It would be nice if Facebook would allow us to choose multiple political parties or adjust some meter to display how strongly we believe in a party. For instance, I’m “sorta republican”. I also find it sad that Facebook is getting into politics, since I find the whole system of republicans versus democrats to be quite silly and ineffective. We’re all on the same team afterall. This seems like a somewhat redundant move to Groups, Pages, and Networks. There are so many ways to group up in Facebook, it’s sometimes hard to organize and find the most effective path.

http://humanpets.com/ – Flirting and dating community

]]> By: Marc http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2018947 Marc Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:19:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2018947 Thank you Michael for clearly demonstrating that the terrabytes of data that FB has stored is not worth a squirt of piss. I think the comments demonstrate that point as well. Happily, FB has nothing to lose but money. Thank you Michael for clearly demonstrating that the terrabytes of data that FB has stored is not worth a squirt of piss. I think the comments demonstrate that point as well. Happily, FB has nothing to lose but money.

]]> By: jb http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2018166 jb Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:59:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2018166 It's VERY hard to choose democrat on the site. If you typic Democrat or even Democratic the "Democratic Party, United States" is not even listed. It's not until you type in "Democratic P" that it's actually an option on the dropdown. Since most people just say "I'm a Democrat" I think most people won't even be able to find that option on the list. That's pretty stupid. It’s VERY hard to choose democrat on the site. If you typic Democrat or even Democratic the “Democratic Party, United States” is not even listed. It’s not until you type in “Democratic P” that it’s actually an option on the dropdown. Since most people just say “I’m a Democrat” I think most people won’t even be able to find that option on the list. That’s pretty stupid.

]]> By: Phil Yanov http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2017966 Phil Yanov Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:36:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2017966 Is there a special group for "low carb" Pastafarians? I've gotta cut back. Is there a special group for “low carb” Pastafarians? I’ve gotta cut back.

]]> By: alexis http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2017789 alexis Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:48:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2017789 Kind of limited I say, on erepublik.com you can actually start your own party or join an existing one and try to rule your country for real. A lot more fun if you are seriously into politics. Btw biggest parties in the Erepublik USA at the moment are: 1) Democrats 2) Libertarians 3) Republicans ... Kind of limited I say, on erepublik.com you can actually start your own party or join an existing one and try to rule your country for real. A lot more fun if you are seriously into politics. Btw biggest parties in the Erepublik USA at the moment are:
1) Democrats
2) Libertarians
3) Republicans
…

]]> By: Grant Hutchins http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2017558 Grant Hutchins Thu, 06 Mar 2008 04:41:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2017558 Note to self: Start running ads aimed at the "Alliance For Congo’s Renewal" party to gain Michael Arrington's attention. Note to self: Start running ads aimed at the “Alliance For Congo’s Renewal” party to gain Michael Arrington’s attention.

]]> By: Maxim http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2017544 Maxim Thu, 06 Mar 2008 04:10:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2017544 Ha, "scientology" isn't even an option. Ha, “scientology” isn’t even an option.

]]> By: Facebook Changes Political Affiliation | Mind Muse http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2017524 Facebook Changes Political Affiliation | Mind Muse Thu, 06 Mar 2008 03:38:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2017524 [...] a quick note to say that Facebook has changed their political description field from one of ideology (liberal, moderate, conservative) to one of party (Democrat, Republican, [...] [...] a quick note to say that Facebook has changed their political description field from one of ideology (liberal, moderate, conservative) to one of party (Democrat, Republican, [...]

]]> By: Jason Kiesel http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2017471 Jason Kiesel Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:18:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2017471 I can see posting a religious or political preference on a forum type of site, but MySpace or Facebook? The only reason they ask is for marketing purposes (disclaimer, my site asks the same for marketing reasons too, plus mine's a political site). They're kind of screwing with themselves, though, allowing people to make up whatever suits their fancy. What advertiser would want to market to the Pastafarians? Maybe Chef Boyardee. I can see posting a religious or political preference on a forum type of site, but MySpace or Facebook? The only reason they ask is for marketing purposes (disclaimer, my site asks the same for marketing reasons too, plus mine’s a political site). They’re kind of screwing with themselves, though, allowing people to make up whatever suits their fancy. What advertiser would want to market to the Pastafarians? Maybe Chef Boyardee.

]]> By: A.T. http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2017314 A.T. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:25:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2017314 @Phil (13), beware, the question of Ctulhu was among most popular ones asked to President-then Putin, and look where it is all now? ;) @Phil (13), beware, the question of Ctulhu was among most popular ones asked to President-then Putin, and look where it is all now? ;)

]]> By: Andrew http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2017304 Andrew Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:16:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2017304 I went with Fine Gael, myself. Since I'm both fine _and_ a Gael. I went with Fine Gael, myself. Since I’m both fine _and_ a Gael.

]]> By: Alaskan Carnivore http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2017270 Alaskan Carnivore Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:36:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2017270 Great observation Mike.. I think since since everything is now freezing, and most people with a brain realize that the weather does change , the theme does need some work.. No worries here tho mate. Plenty of firewood cut out in the shed.. Great observation Mike..

I think since since everything is now freezing, and most people with a brain realize that the weather does change , the theme does need some work..

No worries here tho mate.

Plenty of firewood cut out in the shed..

]]> By: Phil Yanov http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2017264 Phil Yanov Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:32:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2017264 What no Cthulhu Party? It's hard to take this choice seriously when only the media darlings, like Mike's Conga party get invited. The Cthulhu party is the only party capable not only of destroying the world once in power, but then eating everyone's souls! (Am I'm starting to sound like Mike Gravel?) Cthulhu in 08: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2209944331 What no Cthulhu Party? It’s hard to take this choice seriously when only the media darlings, like Mike’s Conga party get invited. The Cthulhu party is the only party capable not only of destroying the world once in power, but then eating everyone’s souls! (Am I’m starting to sound like Mike Gravel?)

Cthulhu in 08: http://www.face...?gid=2209944331

]]> By: Michael Arrington http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2017252 Michael Arrington Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:24:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2017252 Dave - I'm adding you to the banned from techcrunch list. Dave – I’m adding you to the banned from techcrunch list.

]]> By: Dave http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2017240 Dave Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:17:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2017240 I thought TC got away from facebook super-ass kissing to just ass-kissing. Guess not I thought TC got away from facebook super-ass kissing to just ass-kissing. Guess not

]]> By: Peter http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2017238 Peter Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:16:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2017238 yay the "Work Less Party"! boo - they didn't include 'Humanist' for religious views. :( yay the “Work Less Party”!

boo – they didn’t include ‘Humanist’ for religious views. :(

]]> By: Hakan Celik http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2017226 Hakan Celik Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:04:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2017226 another facebook news. welcome to facebook blog 2 :) another facebook news.

welcome to facebook blog 2 :)

]]> By: Michael Arrington http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2017210 Michael Arrington Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:55:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2017210 alaskan - they aren't calling it global warming any more. It's the "climate change problem." that way no matter what happens they can continue to make a ton of money. alaskan – they aren’t calling it global warming any more. It’s the “climate change problem.” that way no matter what happens they can continue to make a ton of money.

]]> By: Alaskan Carnivore http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2017208 Alaskan Carnivore Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:53:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2017208 What great timing.. The original founder of The Weather Channel (no slouch in the media world, and someone who knows something about weather) made suggestion on FoxNews today that he thinks we need to sue AlGore for spearheading the great carbon trading hoax. Since the world temp actually fell this year the idea may have merit.. So, how about a CarbonHooligan party? What great timing..

The original founder of The Weather Channel (no slouch in the media world, and someone who knows something about weather) made suggestion on FoxNews today that he thinks we need to sue AlGore for spearheading the great carbon trading hoax.

Since the world temp actually fell this year the idea may have merit..

So, how about a CarbonHooligan party?

]]> By: Dan Jones http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2017205 Dan Jones Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:52:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2017205 I'm disappointed that the Pirate Party wasn't in the list, since it's a recognized party in Sweden, but at least you can enter whatever you want. I’m disappointed that the Pirate Party wasn’t in the list, since it’s a recognized party in Sweden, but at least you can enter whatever you want.

]]> By: James Riley http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2017204 James Riley Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:51:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2017204 Michael: I didn't see a listing for "Goon Squad Party of the Fifth Dimension." I'm really quite disappointed and underwhelmed by this. --James Michael:

I didn’t see a listing for “Goon Squad Party of the Fifth Dimension.” I’m really quite disappointed and underwhelmed by this.

–James

]]> By: Sean Springett http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-2017199 Sean Springett Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:46:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/03/05/time-to-pick-a-political-fight-at-facebook/#comment-2017199 All well and good but there's no League for the Fifth International option? What are us orthodox trotskyists supposed to do? All well and good but there’s no League for the Fifth International option? What are us orthodox trotskyists supposed to do?

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