Who Says You Can’t Be Over 50 on Facebook?
Facebook, MySpace and the trillion other social networking sites were designed by 20-year olds for 20-year olds. Sure there are plenty of kids under 20 and adults in their 30’s and 40’s on the sites, but the gist of social networking was for kids to have their own "place" to network.
I first signed up on Facebook way back in 2007. After looking it over, I decided I already have all the "friends" I need and certainly don’t want to run into old high school or college buddies that all of a sudden want to be my "friend." So I stopped visiting the site.
For those that know me, I don’t answer the phone at home, don’t have a Blackberry so I don’t text or respond to email and barely use 100 minutes a month on my i-Phone. So when my CFO brought up Facebook the other day I was shocked. And then when my SAP report guru was teaching me about reports, I learned that he was passionate about Facebook as well.
That was it. It was time to step into the social networking club feet first. Jason helped me set up Kemon USA, a group for everyone involved with Kemon including salons, hairdressers, coaches, consumers and so on.
Then we set up Kemon Days as an event and that was very cool as well. We added photos, comments and fun stuff. Finally we ended the session by downloading the Kemon Nights video into You Tube and linked it back to Facebook (which you can now watch on Facebook). All this took about an hour.
I now have more "friends" than the past 2 years. People are already part of the group and the event. Kemon gurus from LA and San Diego didn’t waste any time. A couple BE’s chatted me up that they were thrilled.
Now I’m not sure how long my excitement will last. I found out about walls, threads, pokes, chatting and all the stuff you must keep up with to stay relevant. Who has time for all that? But in the meantime, I must share some great photos of fellow Facebook "friends!"
Now I’m not making this up, these photos are right on the web for anyone to see. Here’s another one:
And one more for the fun of it:
At the end of the day, it’s one great diversion. But one thing is for certain: it is amazing how many people love this stuff even if you are over 50.
Happy Friday!
February 27th, 2009 at 8:07 am
I guess it tells you how exciting I am when the most embarrassing photo I have is of me at the TNG purple and white party…. I need to get a life!!!!!
February 27th, 2009 at 8:09 am
We use this a lot in the spa industry, I have contacts all over the country through this medium, kinda cool catching up with people you have lost contact with, they will all of a sudden simply pop up on Facebook.
PS. Happy Friday everyone!
February 27th, 2009 at 9:12 am
I just recently started using Facebook and let me tell you I like it so much better then MySpace. It seems like the more “grown up” of the two. While I don’t always have time to chat with everyone, I do enjoy checking out pictures and seeing what they’ve been up to. And I love to hear from people from way back when.
Asha—love the mirror pic with your cute little pose!!
February 27th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Asha, your a cutie pie!
Facebook rules
February 27th, 2009 at 9:25 am
I got on facebook two weeks ago and I am totally addicted. It is MUCH better than my space.
February 27th, 2009 at 10:57 am
My 75 year old great aunt is on facebook! I think the whole world is addicted, guess I better jump on the wagon.
February 27th, 2009 at 11:11 am
http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=55293466428&h=KWdsu&u=xjnRm
Apparently, TIME magazine feels the same as you. The article is all about 50 and up on facebook. So the following excerpt is about 50+ and their takeover of facebook. All in all a very enlightening article.
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There was a time when it was cool to be on Facebook. That time has passed. Facebook now has 150 million members, and its fastest-growing demographic is 30 and up. At this point, it’s way cooler not to be on Facebook. We’ve ruined it for good, just like we ruined Twilight and skateboarding. So git! And while you’re at it, you damn kids better get off our lawn too.
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February 27th, 2009 at 11:13 am
And as you can see from the link in my previous comment…someone on facebook actually shared that article with me…
February 27th, 2009 at 11:58 am
I am SO still in the dinosaur ages! I don’t even have a computer at home!
Danielle, I am the one who needs to jump on the wagon, you got one up on me! LOL
Anyone selling a good, used, reasonably priced laptop?
February 27th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Well, at least you have some “friends” now.
February 27th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Thanks Brigitte and Tina
March 2nd, 2009 at 9:01 am
Yea, I must admit, I was addicted to Myspace, and then about 2 months ago or so, I became addicted to Facebook…now I barely even check my Myspace…lol! And the funny thing is, my Husband is now addicted to Facebook too! It is more the “grownup” version of the two, I do agree on that Tina! I looove it!
March 4th, 2009 at 8:31 am
I just made a facebook & Im still trying to get it! Everyone says they like Facebook so much more, I guess I will have to play around with it! (I gave up Myspace for Lent) My Mom was one of the first people to ask to be my friend, which I though was quite funny! She has NO idea how to use it!