Comments on: Facebook Isn’t A Social Network. And Stop Trying to Make New Friends There http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:47:38 -0800 hourly 1 By: Jeremy Becker http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-1/#comment-2641308 Jeremy Becker Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:31:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2641308 Yes, it is nice meeting new people from different places in the world, but how do you truly know who you are meeting. FB profiles are created by individuals, which means that they can make up any bullshit they want to make them seem interesting or just to hide their evil intentions. Take Myspace for example. I have account on myspace and all I get is friend requests from porno girls all over the world. Do they want to meet me and make friends with me? No, they just want my money!!!!!! That's why it's better to use facebook to reinforce existing friendships or relationships. If you go to India and meet a nice lady or man over there who treats you with great respect or kindness, and he/she happens to have a facebook account then by all means that is a legitament reason to become their friend on FB b/c you met them face to face and got a chance to know them. Meeting some random person online, you don't know shit about them except what they put on their pages and for all you know that could be a lie. All my friends on facebook, I have met when I've traveled, gone to school, or just hanging out. Strangers are strangers regardless if their on the internet or not. That's why you have to be careful so they don't pull the wool over your eyes and it is much easier to judge someone face to face. Yes, it is nice meeting new people from different places in the world, but how do you truly know who you are meeting. FB profiles are created by individuals, which means that they can make up any bullshit they want to make them seem interesting or just to hide their evil intentions. Take Myspace for example. I have account on myspace and all I get is friend requests from porno girls all over the world. Do they want to meet me and make friends with me? No, they just want my money!!!!!! That’s why it’s better to use facebook to reinforce existing friendships or relationships. If you go to India and meet a nice lady or man over there who treats you with great respect or kindness, and he/she happens to have a facebook account then by all means that is a legitament reason to become their friend on FB b/c you met them face to face and got a chance to know them. Meeting some random person online, you don’t know shit about them except what they put on their pages and for all you know that could be a lie. All my friends on facebook, I have met when I’ve traveled, gone to school, or just hanging out. Strangers are strangers regardless if their on the internet or not. That’s why you have to be careful so they don’t pull the wool over your eyes and it is much easier to judge someone face to face.

]]> By: THE DEBATE: IS FACEBOOK A SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE? « A Bit of Everything - Josh Couts http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-3/#comment-2630378 THE DEBATE: IS FACEBOOK A SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE? « A Bit of Everything - Josh Couts Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:40:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2630378 [...] “do I know you?” In a great story by Michael Arrington over on TechCrunch called Facebook Isn’t A Social Network. And Stop Trying To Make New Friends There.  it is mentioned that some users who were using Facebook more in the normal nature of a social [...] [...] “do I know you?” In a great story by Michael Arrington over on TechCrunch called Facebook Isn’t A Social Network. And Stop Trying To Make New Friends There.  it is mentioned that some users who were using Facebook more in the normal nature of a social [...]

]]> By: Don't try to Monetize Twitter | Odd Ramblings from a Superfly Gaming 3.0 Start-Up http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-3/#comment-2629048 Don't try to Monetize Twitter | Odd Ramblings from a Superfly Gaming 3.0 Start-Up Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:55:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2629048 [...] and the obvious reason that came to mind, was that Twitter is a service for professionals while FaceBook is a community for friends, as they demonstrate time and time again. Being an avid twitter user myself I have noticed that [...] [...] and the obvious reason that came to mind, was that Twitter is a service for professionals while FaceBook is a community for friends, as they demonstrate time and time again. Being an avid twitter user myself I have noticed that [...]

]]> By: Pj-Prod http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-3/#comment-2586830 Pj-Prod Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:10:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2586830 [...] The “social utility” of Facebook 07 jan 2009 Posted by admin Le site de Tech Crunch relate que Facebook fait la chasse au profil malveillant. Facebook Isn’t A Social Network. And Stop Trying to Make New Friends There [...] [...] The “social utility” of Facebook 07 jan 2009 Posted by admin Le site de Tech Crunch relate que Facebook fait la chasse au profil malveillant. Facebook Isn’t A Social Network. And Stop Trying to Make New Friends There [...]

]]> By: Geekaholic: Kill Twitter, eh? http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-3/#comment-2584291 Geekaholic: Kill Twitter, eh? Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:24:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2584291 [...] friends are supposed to be real life contacts (Facebook said so themselves), and adding tons of friends is a major security hazard, because any friend has access to all [...] [...] friends are supposed to be real life contacts (Facebook said so themselves), and adding tons of friends is a major security hazard, because any friend has access to all [...]

]]> By: OneDollarGeek.com - » Blog Archive » The Meaning Of Friendship http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-3/#comment-2578321 OneDollarGeek.com - » Blog Archive » The Meaning Of Friendship Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:02:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2578321 [...] struggled with this. For a time they really just wanted users to be online friends with people they already know in the offline world. That messaging has subtly changed more recently, though, to a less rigorous [...] [...] struggled with this. For a time they really just wanted users to be online friends with people they already know in the offline world. That messaging has subtly changed more recently, though, to a less rigorous [...]

]]> By: Vincent’s Blog » Blog Archive » The Meaning Of Friendship http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-3/#comment-2577447 Vincent’s Blog » Blog Archive » The Meaning Of Friendship Fri, 26 Dec 2008 07:56:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2577447 [...] struggled with this. For a time they really just wanted users to be online friends with people they already know in the offline world. That messaging has subtly changed more recently, though, to a less rigorous [...] [...] struggled with this. For a time they really just wanted users to be online friends with people they already know in the offline world. That messaging has subtly changed more recently, though, to a less rigorous [...]

]]> By: The Meaning Of Friendship | Fidicaro.net http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-3/#comment-2576997 The Meaning Of Friendship | Fidicaro.net Thu, 25 Dec 2008 10:31:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2576997 [...] struggled with this. For a time they really just wanted users to be online friends with people they already know in the offline world. That messaging has subtly changed more recently, though, to a less rigorous [...] [...] struggled with this. For a time they really just wanted users to be online friends with people they already know in the offline world. That messaging has subtly changed more recently, though, to a less rigorous [...]

]]> By: The Meaning Of Friendship http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-2/#comment-2576861 The Meaning Of Friendship Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:39:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2576861 [...] struggled with this. For a time they really just wanted users to be online friends with people they already know in the offline world. That messaging has subtly changed more recently, though, to a less rigorous [...] [...] struggled with this. For a time they really just wanted users to be online friends with people they already know in the offline world. That messaging has subtly changed more recently, though, to a less rigorous [...]

]]> By: Facebook no es una red social — Silvio Diaz http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-2/#comment-2576497 Facebook no es una red social — Silvio Diaz Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:23:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2576497 [...] una nota en Techcrunch, sobre un tema no relacionado a la definición de redes sociales un mail de soporte de Facebook [...] [...] una nota en Techcrunch, sobre un tema no relacionado a la definición de redes sociales un mail de soporte de Facebook [...]

]]> By: trisha http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-1/#comment-2574346 trisha Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:30:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2574346 Excellent point Janice!! Excellent point Janice!!

]]> By: trisha http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-1/#comment-2574343 trisha Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:26:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2574343 So true Mike- I really laughed at this part: If this is the case, why does Facebook recommend people to be my friend based on my network? “You and Sara both live in Miami.” Do they honestly think I know that particular Sara in Miami? Do I go against their mission if I add her? So true Mike- I really laughed at this part: If this is the case, why does Facebook recommend people to be my friend based on my network?

“You and Sara both live in Miami.”

Do they honestly think I know that particular Sara in Miami? Do I go against their mission if I add her?

]]> By: trisha http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-1/#comment-2574340 trisha Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:20:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2574340 EXCELLENT POINT MEL. It seems the rules are twisted to fit their wishes. EXCELLENT POINT MEL. It seems the rules are twisted to fit their wishes.

]]> By: trisha http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-1/#comment-2574339 trisha Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:18:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2574339 I so agree with what you just said in this post Rick. I so agree with what you just said in this post Rick.

]]> By: trisha http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-2/#comment-2574336 trisha Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:04:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2574336 Great email Janice Great email Janice

]]> By: Facebook Isn’t a Social Network « digital slander http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-2/#comment-2538871 Facebook Isn’t a Social Network « digital slander Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:20:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2538871 [...] {taken from here} [...] [...] {taken from here} [...]

]]> By: mike ashworth http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-2/#comment-2513855 mike ashworth Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:05:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2513855 This certainly resonates with my recent findings over the use of my account http://michaelashworth.wordpress.com/2008/10/18/facebook-is-not-a-social-network/ This certainly resonates with my recent findings over the use of my account

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]]> By: Britney Spears Database » Blog Archive » danah boyd: Facebook and Techcrunch: the costs of technological determinism and configuring users http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-2/#comment-2496112 Britney Spears Database » Blog Archive » danah boyd: Facebook and Techcrunch: the costs of technological determinism and configuring users Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:41:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2496112 [...] this curshuffle isn’t over. Today, Tech Crunch reported a brewing controversy over an application that encourages collecting of Friends. An email [...] [...] this curshuffle isn’t over. Today, Tech Crunch reported a brewing controversy over an application that encourages collecting of Friends. An email [...]

]]> By: Blueye Corporation | Blog » Blog Archive » Is Facebook being Two-faced? http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-2/#comment-2487079 Blueye Corporation | Blog » Blog Archive » Is Facebook being Two-faced? Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:08:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2487079 [...] I, for one, think it is insane to not allow people to have online connections on an online “social utility“. Facebook claims to not be a social networking site, but realistically, isn’t that [...] [...] I, for one, think it is insane to not allow people to have online connections on an online “social utility“. Facebook claims to not be a social networking site, but realistically, isn’t that [...]

]]> By: New Facebook Home Page, New Facebook Tagline Means Too Many Marketing Meetings At Facebook : VCsAndAngels - Venture Capital / VCs, Angel Investors, Startup News, Etc http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-2/#comment-2486756 New Facebook Home Page, New Facebook Tagline Means Too Many Marketing Meetings At Facebook : VCsAndAngels - Venture Capital / VCs, Angel Investors, Startup News, Etc Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:27:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2486756 [...] connects you with the people around you” and was used by Facebook customer service reps to claim Facebook wasn’t a social network and that people should use it primarily to connect with offline friends: This means that we expect [...] [...] connects you with the people around you” and was used by Facebook customer service reps to claim Facebook wasn’t a social network and that people should use it primarily to connect with offline friends: This means that we expect [...]

]]> By: New Facebook Home Page, New Facebook Tagline Means Too Many Marketing Meetings At Facebook http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-2/#comment-2486727 New Facebook Home Page, New Facebook Tagline Means Too Many Marketing Meetings At Facebook Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:01:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2486727 [...] connects you with the people around you” and was used by Facebook customer service reps to claim Facebook wasn’t a social network and that people should use it primarily to connect with offline friends: This means that we expect [...] [...] connects you with the people around you” and was used by Facebook customer service reps to claim Facebook wasn’t a social network and that people should use it primarily to connect with offline friends: This means that we expect [...]

]]> By: “Technological determinism”, or “you’re doing it wrong” | csixty4 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-2/#comment-2482270 “Technological determinism”, or “you’re doing it wrong” | csixty4 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:09:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2482270 [...] short, Facebook said they aren’t the kind of site where people make friends with people they’ve never met in real life.  But, that [...] [...] short, Facebook said they aren’t the kind of site where people make friends with people they’ve never met in real life.  But, that [...]

]]> By: Venta Simple » Facebook no es una red social http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-2/#comment-2478839 Venta Simple » Facebook no es una red social Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:52:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2478839 [...] una nota en Techcrunch, sobre un tema no relacionado a la definición de redes sociales un mail de soporte de Facebook [...] [...] una nota en Techcrunch, sobre un tema no relacionado a la definición de redes sociales un mail de soporte de Facebook [...]

]]> By: hansvirus http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-2/#comment-2476055 hansvirus Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:22:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2476055 Great! Great!

]]> By: GIS Utilities http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/15/facebook-isnt-a-social-network-and-dont-try-to-make-new-friends-there/comment-page-2/#comment-2474564 GIS Utilities Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:06:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=22217#comment-2474564 nice comments. nice comments.

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