I realize that the holidays are a stressful time for many people, but Aunt Jemima’s socks, people! I swear if I see another couple airing their dirty laundry on facebook, I swear I’m going to go postal. Seriously, over the last month, I’ve witnessed at least five couples trash-talking each other in their statuses or wall-to-wall posts. For the folks I don’t know well, it’s mildly entertaining, even soap-operatic. But the better I know them, the more uncomfortable it becomes.
Most of the time, they’ll eventually overcome their nonsense and go back to posting syrupy sweet lovey-dovey comments, and all is well. But for some of them, I wonder how long that will last. As a “hint” to some of those folks, my hubby and I started a fake facebook fight. For those who know us best (and realize we keep our fights to ourselves), it would have been good for a laugh. Alas, we did this at a time when no one seemed to be online, so it was a futile effort.
Most of the time, they’ll eventually overcome their nonsense and go back to posting syrupy sweet lovey-dovey comments, and all is well. But for some of them, I wonder how long that will last. As a “hint” to some of those folks, my hubby and I started a fake facebook fight. For those who know us best (and realize we keep our fights to ourselves), it would have been good for a laugh. Alas, we did this at a time when no one seemed to be online, so it was a futile effort.
So now I’m left to wonder whether to be the jerk who calls them out and tells them to stop acting like a bunch of adolescents, un-friend them without explanation, or try to ignore the drama. And NO, de-activating my facebook account is not an option. I enjoy catching up with old friends and keeping touch with current friends. It’s also very useful for event planning. Okay, and I confess I've gotten hooked on Farmville. Besides, why should I punish myself for others’ misuse of the site?
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