It's hard to make close friends on Facebook, study says

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Posted by jchung52 on Sep-12-2007 20:57:

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Originally posted by EvilTree
What purpose is there posting a picture of you making an ass out of yourself...

hmmm... tits or ass...

Posted by DigiNut on Sep-13-2007 02:15:

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Originally posted by jennypie
Another important study!!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20725154/

We're breaking new ground here, people.

I don't believe this study. I need to see visual proof.

Posted by ChemEnhanced on Sep-13-2007 03:03:

Posted by Jem_hadar on Sep-13-2007 03:12:

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Originally posted by kaniz
People are far too loose with the term Friendship IMO.

Been saying this for YEARS... absolutely! But its not just about calling 'acquaintances' 'friends'...

Its also ppl failing to make the fucking distinction in their minds... and too often feel that so and so they met at the club is their friend... and then they'll get so upset when so and so did something that offends or betrayed them, or said something nasty, for example.

Honestly... they were never your friend. Youre letting yourself get too upset and hurt over the actions of an acquaintance.

Teaching ppl about the difference before 'acquaintances' and 'friends' is KEY and critical in life, in my humble opinion.

Posted by rabbitjoker on Sep-13-2007 03:19:

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Originally posted by Jem_hadar
Teaching ppl about the difference before 'acquaintances' and 'friends' is KEY and critical in life, in my humble opinion.

People with more acquaintances (vs. friends) [referred to as "connectors"] generally achieve more, go farther and realize opportunities.

Malcolm Gladwell's "The Tipping Point" talks about how acquaintances are the people that expose one to new ideas, new concepts and new opportunities since they are not within the same "world" (whereas "friends" predominantly live within the same circle of info, knowledge and experiences).

Connectors (those with the most acquaintances) are those who initiate and spread trends, disseminate ideas and create momentum for change.

Having a large social network, Gladwell theorizes, is what makes one effective in being a leader of influence, creator of change and realizer of opportunity.

Posted by Jem_hadar on Sep-13-2007 03:20:

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Originally posted by Knox
Facebook is the DEVIL!!

Fuck off -- you LOVE it. Now hurry up and add me kris. jesus.

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Originally posted by Djsketchbag

Do You Know What Really Grinds My Gears ??

HAHAHA Fucking LOVE it.

quote:
Originally posted by jennypie
Another important study!!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20725154/

We're breaking new ground here, people.

Awesome jenny. thanks for that post. seriously. xox

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Originally posted by Orko
Every employer should be blocking facebook, if they have not already done so.

Mine started a while back lol

Posted by Jem_hadar on Sep-13-2007 03:25:

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Originally posted by rabbitjoker
People with the more acquaintances (vs. friends) [referred to as "connectors"] generally achieve more, go farther and have more opportunities.

Malcom Gladwell's "The Tipping Point" talks about how acquaintances are the people that expose one to new ideas, new concepts and new opportunities since they are not within the same "world" (whereas "friends" predominantly live within the same circle of info, knowledge and experiences).

Connectors (those with the most acquaintances) are those who initiate and spread trends, disseminate ideas and create momentum for change.

Having a large social network, Gladwell theorizes, is what makes one effective in being a leader of influence, creator of change and realizer of opportunity.

Aww, that having acquaintances is bad is not the meaning of my post. Just that ppl need to learn the distinction between the two and place the appropriate expectations on each.

I've had more than one friend hurt in the past bc they were deeply upset by the actions of another who they had at the time thought of as a friend, and thus were unduly hurt when that person, say, for example, talked some shit behind their back.

If they'd only realized said person wasnt really a friend, but instead a club or online acquaintance, they'd never have been *as* suprised and hurt by what they learned.

I'm def not belittling the key importance of making (many) acquaintances in life. Who you know is important. Connections made have helped me a great in the past before.

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