Comments on Lilly's Life: Succinct, salacious and short I am not

I tried Facebook a long time ago and juuuust could...

2010-03-17T07:25:56.990+11:00

I tried Facebook a long time ago and juuuust couldn't get into it. I guess I'm more of a blogger at heart. I prefer the depth and more complete thoughts you get from blogging.

@ Can-can, I will have to go and look that up, sou...

2010-03-15T14:29:46.391+11:00

@ Can-can, I will have to go and look that up, sounds a good post. I don't like to live out loud - that is a great line and could be a blog post on its own. Thanks for dropping by.

I wrote a blogpost called "You're not my ...

2010-03-15T13:40:49.721+11:00

I wrote a blogpost called "You're not my Effin' Friend" about defriending people on Facebook. I've been on it for a while but I now find it one of the last things I do. I just don't like to live out loud like so many people do that although I do find it a good way to check in on my son.
I do keep my Linked In profile more updated because I have found it comes in handy for business.
I think if you determine and stick by your parameters it can be a good thing. I don't play the games or take the surveys on it. I don't share a lot of photos and things. To busy with the blogs, work, interactions in real time.

@ Ayak - I had not heard about that so yes, I can ...

2010-03-14T19:28:17.433+11:00

@ Ayak - I had not heard about that so yes, I can understand why you would be upset with them. It is a big issue and I think If I had young children I would be heavily supervising their Facebook use. That is why there are less issues with blogging. Who is going to spend all the time required maintaining a blog except the authentic folk. Facebook is too easy to be anonymous. You raise a very good point and thanks for letting us know that. Welcome to Lillys Life.

I found your blog through Jes at Prospero's Ce...

2010-03-14T18:35:58.844+11:00

I found your blog through Jes at Prospero's Cellphone and was interested to read your post about Facebook, as I also did a post on my blog this week about the same subject. Although mine was out of concern that FB weren't willing to install the CEOP safety button which would go some way to protect children from grooming by paedophiles. Most of the other social networking sites have agreed so I was a little angry about FB.

Your post of course points out the advantages...something I also recognise and enjoy..and I'm glad because it's good to have a balanced view.

I think at brief glance I might enjoy your blog so I'm going to add you to my list.

Lilly, Hope I didn't catch the middle of your ...

2010-03-14T15:39:54.935+11:00

Lilly,
Hope I didn't catch the middle of your next post update and you are on to the next post since this one is running a little long.
Anyway, since you did makeup (right?) I figure you have great color matching abilities.
I just remodeled my blog (pardon the dusty bytes) and would like your opinion.
thanks

@ Fragrant Liar - I like that thought a lot. We sh...

2010-03-14T13:44:40.053+11:00

@ Fragrant Liar - I like that thought a lot. We should throw it out there, on Facebook or not. Lovely thought.

I'm on FB, but I don't use it much. It'...

2010-03-14T12:44:32.162+11:00

I'm on FB, but I don't use it much. It's just too invasive and, well, ridiculous. Seriously, what game am I being asked to play now and what? You sent me a flower but I have to sign up for something I don't want to get it?

Nah, I'll stick to blogging.

I personally think that when we ask the universe for things, the universe answers us, and that often ends up in looking like some sort of coincidence or serendipity. I just think the universe works in mysterious ways, and we should just be thankful. :)

I am a proud non user of facebook :) be well Rib...

2010-03-14T11:57:44.295+11:00

I am a proud
non user of facebook :)

be well
Ribbon x

Thanks everyone for your comments and welcome Core...

2010-03-14T09:04:04.837+11:00

Thanks everyone for your comments and welcome Coreen. So interesting about how everyone uses FB but it seems blogging wins out anyway.

Funny post, I love it! For me, it all started wit...

2010-03-14T08:20:45.050+11:00

Funny post, I love it! For me, it all started with facebook. ( was extremely addicted for about a year. Even got lot so friends addicted. The 2 months ago I started writing and blogging for the very first time, and now I am addicted to all of this instead. Blogging and writing doesn't even seem comparable to facebook anymore, although I still use facebook to keep up and friends and to post my Blog to of course! lol I love your writing and am following now! Have a great weekend! ~ Coreen www.velvetoversteel.com

Hi Lilly, So glad to see you again and thanks for ...

2010-03-14T02:24:56.809+11:00

Hi Lilly, So glad to see you again and thanks for coming by my place and all your lovely comments you left there. I feel so much closer to my blogging friends that I am also friends with on facebook. We seem to know each other even better and keep up with our friends and family also. I, totally, realize it is not for everyone. I hate all the farmville and my town, hearts and all that stuff on there but really enjoy seeing photos of my grandson, family and friends and staying in contact with people I used to work with now that I am retired.

Facebook ?? I have the idea that it's a bit s...

2010-03-13T23:36:25.621+11:00

Facebook ?? I have the idea that it's a bit spooky at times .... I must admit to having joined them a while ago but soon got fed up with the farm and stupid games and stuff so signed out - permanently.

I definitely won't be signing up again.. I think that blogging is something that appeals to me much more. Much more interesting in my opinion and you meet (virtually) much more interesting folk.

Hugs from Scotland pal - Kate x.

I am on Facebook and I think its great if you use ...

2010-03-13T22:46:39.579+11:00

I am on Facebook and I think its great if you use it for the intention its there - to keep in touch with people you know and fmaily and reconnect with those friends from the past. Security is important though.

@ Braja, what a great idea. I like it!!

2010-03-13T22:06:47.854+11:00

@ Braja, what a great idea. I like it!!

Yep, I'm on FB, but not for all that empty soc...

2010-03-13T20:28:59.007+11:00

Yep, I'm on FB, but not for all that empty social contacty stuff; only people I have some connection with, and I like it like that. I also have 2 FBs...one is for friends and family, the other of people I meet thru blogging and online....

(((((Lilly))))))

2010-03-13T16:10:05.491+11:00

(((((Lilly))))))

Hi Lilly :) I'm so glad to see you back! It ...

2010-03-13T13:18:33.536+11:00

Hi Lilly :) I'm so glad to see you back! It is good to hear your voice!
xxO
Kelly

@ Radha - Poor kids, I wonder how many parents hav...

2010-03-12T23:55:50.773+11:00

@ Radha - Poor kids, I wonder how many parents have been rejected as their kids friends on Facebook, lol!

I am not facebook either. Another blogger - he ha...

2010-03-12T23:22:44.359+11:00

I am not facebook either. Another blogger - he had done a post on social media, when I said I was not on facebook, told me that I did not belong to this century.
My kids are on facebook and I personally feel it is their space and I do not want to intrude there. And I would hate receiving messages from strangers that they want to be my friend. Am happy with blogger friends.

I really love using Facebook BUT I have had to ...

2010-03-12T15:56:42.787+11:00

I really love using Facebook BUT I have had to 'get rid' of a few people who become annoying. And you have to prune your friends every so often when you realise that the waiter you met one time at your favourite restaurant suddenly is getting to read snippets about your life. I like to share just not with everyone.

Your post is really cute and totally make sense. I...

2010-03-12T15:08:52.076+11:00

Your post is really cute and totally make sense. I never saw Facebook that way, now you created new insight in my mind. Thanks! Also I agree that Facebook reconnects us with old friends, it is really surprising sometimes when you see who invites you in Facebook. Literally your long lost friend and that is great.

Getting rid of my FB account too, it's a reall...

2010-03-12T12:03:40.459+11:00

Getting rid of my FB account too, it's a really shallow way of communicating IMO. Also trying to get the teenage girl off it, just another platform for teen girl nastiness.

Very funny. I can't believe how much I am cau...

2010-03-12T11:48:17.773+11:00

Very funny. I can't believe how much I am caught up in the whole Facebook whirl, at 65-years-old. It is a fast way to stay in touch with a lot of people when time is at a minimum ( and when you get to these advancing years, you never know when you'll breathe your last breath!! )

Oh Lilly you are back and firing on all cylinders....

2010-03-12T10:56:52.002+11:00

Oh Lilly you are back and firing on all cylinders. Of course I am on Facebook isn't everyone?