With over 600 million active users, Facebook
is bound to get a little crazy at times. Unfortunately, there is no official
rule book for this gigantic social empire; however, there are certain rules and
etiquette that everyone should consider.
Here are a just a few tips on how you
can avoid getting blocked off your friend's news feed or becoming "that
mom":
1. Over posting
We love pictures of your kids. (We really do. Especially
babies.) But if I know exactly what you did all day, then you have definitely
gone to far. Posting a new picture, status update or article every hour or gets
to be a little bit much.
Remember, less is more. Posting constantly and filling
up your friends' news feeds is a big no-no. One post a day is just fine. Two is
definitely acceptable. Before you post three or more times, consider waiting
until another day. Your friends will appreciate the SparkNotes version of your
day much better than the novel form.
2. Multi-level marketing
There are probably plenty of people out there
who like Tupperware or candle parties, but I hate getting suckered into those
things and being forced to make awkward conversation and buy something I don't
want in the name of "friendship". Multi-level marketing is awful --
and it just got worse.
The new rage is virtual parties. Your friend decides to
get involved with some sort of nails, lashes, or (insert beauty product), and
then their first step is to start hounding all of their friends to buy said
products on Facebook with an event.
There is a big difference between effective
social media marketing and guilt tripping. We all love our friends, but please
don't pester us constantly with notifications. If it's something we genuinely
want, we will buy it and support you 100%.
3. Selfies
Cute
selfies? Definitely keep them coming. (Let's be honest. We all take them.)
Posting selfies on a regular basis? No. You can be proud of your outfit and the
way you look, but when you post a highly filtered selfie every day it displays
a lack of self-confidence.
Your friends are here to help and validate you.
(That's what we're here for, right?) But please, keep the selfies to a minimum.
Believe me, your friends will keep letting you know that you're gorgeous
(because frankly, you are).
Stand back, give the camera to someone else, and
have them take pictures of you (somewhere other than your bathroom mirror)
living life with the people you love around you. There is something refreshing
and wonderful about a picture like that.
4. Be real
We want to cheer for you, your family, and
your successes. Sharing joy is just another great aspect of social media.
But,
nobody's life is perfect. Don't be afraid to be your true self online. Share
the good moments, and let people support you during the hard ones. Facebook is
a great place to get support during difficult times.
Nothing feels better than
knowing someone else is going through the same thing as you.
5. Inappropriate content
Please keep the trash off of the internet.
Don't post pictures or articles that someone would be embarrassed to see, or
they would be embarrassed for their children or boss to see on their
computer.
There is nothing worse than scrolling through your feed and having to
block someone for posting pornographic selfies or going off on an explicit
rant.
6. Name calling
Everyone appreciates a good debate, and
Facebook is an excellent platform to share your thoughts and opinions - but
please, please, please don't get sucked in to useless name calling.
Let's face
the facts: No two people are going to have the exact same opinions and beliefs
on every subject. Just because someone thinks differently, doesn't mean they
are a bigot, uninformed or dumb.
If you're going to have at it in the comments,
make sure you are respectful, kind and prudent. If they sink to low levels, you
don't need to join them. Know when to stop and protect your reputation.
7. Cryptic status updates
Posts like, "I can't
believe that just happened" with no follow up are annoying and appropriate
only for angsty teenagers. Be real with your friends and family -- and don't
write posts just to get follow-up questions that give you unnecessary amounts
of attention. If someone has to ask, "what happened?" then your post
is too cryptic.
What social media faux pas Source : Familyshare
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