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I like Facebook and look in every day

Increasingly I am finding i post quite innocent replies to posts to be trolled by nasty replies and being accused of all sorts

Most seem to be Americans with big racial chips on their shoulders

Why do some hide behind being anonymous who cant be identified but post venomous vitriolic posts

Maybe I am too sensitive

Hi Shirley

I'm on Facebook, but with an extremely limited number of 'Friends' being my daughter, a cousin, two nephews and two members of Genes

I've only joined the site recently but have noticed that many posts attract nasty responses

In fact, although I visit the site daily, and enjoy some of the groups, particularly one about the area in which I live, I'm wondering whether all the hype about the site is worth it.

My own attitude is that I would not post a comment on any subject that I would not say face-to-face.

I am on Facebook Shirley, but stick to posting on my own page, though not much there except flowers and cats lol, or where I know it's safe to venture (genealogy pages mostly) and on the pages of people I know from here :-)

Generally I avoid anything that is political, unless it's on my sensible US cousin's page. During the elections/referendum etc I unfollowed practically everyone for the duration so I didn't get drawn into it, and if anything comes up on my news feed that I really don't want to see I use the 'hide all from" option.

I'm on Facebook, have 'friends' who are people I know, and have no problems :-D
Politically, we're all similar.

Occasionally someone will post something from another site, or like a post from another 'friend', that will show up.

I rarely comment if it's third hand, but occasionally may, (especially if it's about Trump) and, like you say, Shirley, if it's shared from another site, you do get some nasties on there.
I usually just call them 'dearie', and suggest they read a few books with words in!
Oh - and if they upset you, don't bother looking at that post again - just 'hide' it - same applies if you just don't like the look of the post.

One of the bonuses of FB, is that we arrange our family holiday on there, (privately) and me and my girls quite often have a 3 way private conversation - in fact, we've had one every evening since the latest grandchild was born:-D :-D

I am on Facebook but mostly just to play Scrabble.

Anybody want to beat me?

I'm also on FB, but you will never find me!

I stick to a couple of very private sites, no-one can see what is posted on there unless you have been admitted to the group. I also post on about 3 genealogy sites which are open to view but you have to be admitted by the administrator.

None of those pages attract nasties.

I also am under another name so I can keep up with rellies and friends from Friends Reunited days ................ and so I sometimes see posts that some of those have out up or replied on that have attracted trolling.

I just do not read or post on those.

I first joined to eavesdrop on my cousins, but now I have to be on there if I want to know what is going on in the Guiding community in my area. :-|

I don't post anything or play games, and I only have 26 'friends', all I know out here in the real world.

Sharron I would love to play with you, but my spelling is trouble. :-|

Sylvia, I'm under another name, too :-D

I didn't mean to, but when I started using it, it used your e-mail name.

I too am on several closed groups that you have to be admitted to and postings are vetted
One is the BHC Canadian site where I help out with look ups for BHC decendents . My mums half sister was a BHC child in 1909

The others are for local groups where I came from in south east London etc

Lots of my relatives too are on Facebook .cousins . Nieces etc and I often remark on some of their postings .
What I find annoying is to get trolled by a third party and told I know nothing or get ranted at for some political or racial slur for an innocent remark I make

Some folks say on there that they haven't the guts to say if it was face to face

Guess that's why it's called Facebook !!! Lol

I'm a FB addict but am very careful where I post.

I don't acknowledge any of those pictures which appear on my newsfeed asking me to 'like' or comment and a child or an animal will be saved/blessed/healed. Bunkum.

Nor do I want to hear from my guardian angel, a fortune teller or be made to feel guilty or hard hearted by not 'liking' something. Scroll on by is my motto.

The more you 'like' something, the more you will receive stuff from them.

I do comment on local issues but I share very little in the way of posts from other people or organisations - only those I know and trust such as The National Autistic Society or church things.

Also, when I receive those 'Round Robin' send-a-hug type requests from friends, I ignore those - I really can't be bothered with them.

I am an admin on two pages - one of which I run almost single-handedly and have had not one bit of bother thank goodness.

However, as a couple of folk on this thread know, I am turning into a right little blogger! :-D :-D

RMS, you've 3 more 'friends' than me!
Most are family including 2 distant ones found while researching our family, a couple of friends from school dating back more than 50 years, several people from this site as well as a couple of 'closed' research sites.
I originally signed up when one of our children was living overseas. It's a good way of seeing what they're up to ;-)

One of the cousins is into 'alternative' new age stuff, but her reposts are easy enough to ignore. Can't say I've seen anything upsetting.

I am on facebook, have family and actual friends plus quite a few past and present GR friends on there, so it is good to keep in touch. I also belong to 4 closed groups. I can't say I have seen anything particularly upsetting on there. If I don't want to see something (i.e. during the election and re Brxit) then I 'hide' it.

Like others I am on Facebook but only post to close friends, too many strange people out there to be public.
Best to cancel your account and restart with invites to just those you wish to contact. ;-)

Even if your spelling is carp, it is godo practice playing Scrabble!

I play an Indian gentleman so English is probably not his first language and he regularly beats me by one and two hundred.

I am on Facebook under my own name and say what I think, pretty much like I do on here.

I'm also on FB and have had no problems.

I post to friends and family.

Ok, I just looked for interest sake. Do you realize how many Sharrons are on Facebook!!!!!!! :-S I did find one from Warrington, but I don't think that's you.

6 family, 4 cousins(3 of whom I 'meet' though genealogy) 1 school friend, and all the rest are from Guiding. OMG I have no friends THAT IS SO SAD!!!!!!!! :-0

I'm on there under my own name, haven't noticed any GR members...pseudonyms ?

I'm on FB.
I have found relations on there and friends from the past as well as being able to see pictures of the family,especially as a lot of them live abroad.

I just think you have to be careful and not put too much personal information on.
Messenger is brilliant for messaging or calling / videoing.

I have a few Genes friends on mostly that have been cyber friends for a while.

Used sensibly,I find it's fine. :
:-) :-)

I do use Facebook but only to a limited extent.

I have 5 'friends'......Billy no mates ;-) ......But they are only family, by choice.

I regularly get friend requests but my real friends know I won't add them as I would rather pick up the phone for a chat, if they are in the UK.

As for the "you may know these people!" ......OK when there is a mutual connection I can understand them coming up but why would I want to make contact some strange random person on the other side of the globe with no connection to me :-S

I do also belong to several 'interest' groups that I enjoy reading the posts and making the occasional comment.

When I finally officially retire maybe I will have the time to explore Facebook and use it in a more positive/constructive way :-D

Chris

I've got 26 friends - all bar 2 are relations or, as near as can be.
Oh - and 3 are no longer with us :-(