June 28, 2010
With FB taking over our lives slowly slowly (it not already), there's a level of this social network that we're not sure we're okay with...our parents being online!
It's not new that our moms and dads (mostly moms) have been on FB, but it's becoming more and more common now, even aunts and uncles and distant relatives. And while it's an awesome way to keep in touch and there are privacy issues, how weird is it that your family can see unnecessary details of your social life?
Regardless of privacy settings, FB provides a level of stalking uncomparable to previous social networks, we can get an idea of two people getting together or a break up, just through photos, comments and wall posts. Now that family members are all on, how private can our lives really be?
Most dads are familiar with FB but barely use it if they do make an account. Moms on the other hand love their Facebook! They post pictures, comment on one another's walls, etc etc. It's actually pretty adorable to see the older generation so tech-savvy (well to a degree)...we just want to avoid the unnecessary questions due to wall posts or comments...especially when they befriend our friends.
How do you guys feel about this issue?