Was reading Matt Johnson’s blog awhile back and could not stop snickering about his list of Facebook etiquette that could save a lot of friendships, marriages, and the way people view you from day to day. Check out the list. Memorize it. Live it… and have an amazing 2011.
1. If you wouldn’t wear it on a sign around your neck all day, don’t post it on facebook.
2. If it has projected from your body, nobody on facebook needs to know. We love you but some things are better left unsaid.
3. If you think you’re being subtle, you’re not. We all know exactly who you are talking about and what you are really trying to say. (and if we don’t know, we will find out…which isn’t good)
- If you’re feeling a little insecure and need a compliment, just say it. No need to post things like “Tell me what you love about me and I’ll do the same for you…” Matter of fact, let me tell you now how much I love you and think you’re great!
- If you’re mad at someone, just email them. It’ll be better for everyone.
4. All things marriage are all things off limits. Trust me.
5. Pictures
- If it’s immodest, normal people are uncomfortable and creepers love it. Nuff said.
- Pictures taken of a mirror are usually bad. Also, they are 9 times out of 10 taken in a bathroom. A good rule to live by is cameras do not belong in bathrooms.
- People love to look at your pictures because they show your personality…except pictures you take of yourself. Don’t really know why…just is what it is.
6. If you know more about a person than they do, you are stalking them. It’s time to put the computer away.
7. If you know more about a situation than the people that are actually in it, you’re a busy body. Oh come on…you know it’s true. Just laugh and admit it…and then quit doing it.
8. We all love hilarious stories from your kids. I’m being serious.
9. We all love what God is teaching you. I do at least.
10. Remember, what you post on facebook is the light you are shining to the world. It’s a great opportunity. Don’t take it for granted.
A few extra ones…
11. Quit inviting me and everyone else to your games. Facebook is a great place to connect, share life, and keep in touch. Farms, Mafias, Virtual fish, or board games don’t help me stay connected to you. Actually, it’s just filling up my inbox with requests that make sifting through “real emails” a chore. If we’re gonna share a game, we should invite one another over to have a meal, play a few games, and have a laugh.
12. If an old flame wants to “be friends” on Facebook and you haven’t somehow let it go yet, just ignore the request. I cannot count the number of couples where affairs started with a simple “accept friend request.”
13. Negativity is a bummer, not to mention totally unlike the example Jesus showed us. Let’s leave the “poor customer service, angry spouse, bad day at work, etc.” comments off. If things are bad, that is what a friend is for to help you through it- not vomiting your frustrations into 140 Characters.
14. People are watching. It’s a great opportunity to share life’s joys, celebrations, and triumphs.
Now, do you have some Facebook rules, ideas, or advice you’d love to share? Drop ‘em in the comments and have an awesome 2011!
*jdel
