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Published June 9, 2010 @ 19:05 by Tania in Being Mommy

Do you know how many Facebook friends you have? I have no clue. It is like asking me what my odometer reads... still no clue! Are you supposed to know how many friends you have? I think people who count their Facebook friends are shallow misers. But enough about you, we're talking about me and my Facebook experience, right?

I like Facebook, but am not addicted. I like hearing little bits about the lives of people I know, without actually having to see and talk to them. It is sort of like running into an old friend at the supermarket. You spend 3 minutes catching up before your ice cream melts. PERFECT! See you around. No need for coffee plans.

If you have more than 500 friends on Facebook, that is too many. You can't possible care about that many people. And if you don't care about them, why do you want them as your friend? Heck - I think if you have more than 200 you are pushing the boundaries. Pare down. Unfriend that kid from your second grade class who picked his nose and ate it. Add that guy that you used to work with whom everyone secretly hated. Unfriend your mother-in-law while you are at it (JUST KIDDING!)

I have unfriended people. Yes, I admit it. Does that make me evil? There are certain types of people who I don't love being friends with. Go ahead - see if you are in one of the categories:

1. People who tell you EVERYTHING about themselves, every minute of the day. Really, I would be following you on Twitter if I wanted to know that your grilled chicken sandwich and diet pepsi were worth only a 6 out of 10. Get a life!
2. People I didn't like when I knew them. If I didn't talk to you when I knew you, why would I friend you on facebook? Note: this makes up about 20% of my current friends, but I am too polite to ditch them.
3. People who don't have anything to do with their Facebook accounts. They sign up, add a few friends, and then never check them again. Just unjoin - you won't be missed.
4. People who are constantly streaming videos and linking to articles. Sure, once in a while is OK, but not daily. Trust me, we don't all share your opinion on everything.

Look, I like to go to Facebook and find out that you had a baby, or a really bad day. I like hearing the odd opinion on Glee, and anything that will make me laugh. I also like using it to keep in touch with friends whose emails I can't find, or plan big family parties.

I wish that I was one of those people who was good and wishing all of their friends a "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" on their wall on their birthday, but since I don't need a computer daily for work, I just don't have the free time to be that friendly and thoughtful.

Are you addicted to Facebook? Really? Why?

If you have more than 200 friends, you may be an addict.
If you check you Facebook from your cell phone, you may be an addict.
If you check Facebook without being dressed, you may be an addict.
If you play Facebook games, you may be an addict.
If you troll for friends once a week or more, you may be an addict.
If you have ever published what you just ate, and wasn't a warning because you ended up in the ER, you may be an addict.
If you only talk to your friends on Facebook, but don't actually see them anymore, you may be an addict.

If you are a Facebook addict, shut off the damn computer and get outside. There are weeds than need pulled.