As I returned home from a social outing, I did what many people normally do-go and check their Facebook page. And I realized that I did not not have anything to post, I didn't have much to say, and that I was basically browsing Facebook to see if there was anything interesting that someone had posted.
Now, this may all seem fine if we log onto the net once a week, or every few days or so. But I know people who are so glued on to Facebook that it would appear to be their proxy for all social interaction. It doesn't hurt that much to type out something and confess rather than actually tell it to the person who wronged you. You don't need to remember anybody's birthday now-Facebook does that for you as well. You don't need to call somebody you've been out of touch with as well, Facebook gives you all updates about their lives, including their significant life events! I suppose the only thing that people do not come to know about through Facebook is someone passing on, and that might change anytime too!
It is all well and fine if we use the internet and it's numerous assets for things that we want, but it should never be a substitute for things we need. I also use Facebook just as much as the other person, and I do not mean for this to be a holier-than-thou preaching session. What I do want to point out is that we, as a generation, are drawing too many boundaries, too many limits for what is appropriate social interactions, and what isn't. Like the strip below:
What do you guys feel?
Now, this may all seem fine if we log onto the net once a week, or every few days or so. But I know people who are so glued on to Facebook that it would appear to be their proxy for all social interaction. It doesn't hurt that much to type out something and confess rather than actually tell it to the person who wronged you. You don't need to remember anybody's birthday now-Facebook does that for you as well. You don't need to call somebody you've been out of touch with as well, Facebook gives you all updates about their lives, including their significant life events! I suppose the only thing that people do not come to know about through Facebook is someone passing on, and that might change anytime too!
It is all well and fine if we use the internet and it's numerous assets for things that we want, but it should never be a substitute for things we need. I also use Facebook just as much as the other person, and I do not mean for this to be a holier-than-thou preaching session. What I do want to point out is that we, as a generation, are drawing too many boundaries, too many limits for what is appropriate social interactions, and what isn't. Like the strip below:
