I'm cutting down the time I spend here and cutting down the number of org friends I have on FB as my days at the org are coming to a close. I'm just moving on, grateful for the handful of friends I want as real 'keepers' that I'm really glad I've met here (and some irl) that have touched my life in some way or I feel are still relevant day-to-day with my life. Along with the fun times they are what I've got from my time on the org and I'm glad for that, but it's time to draw a line. I just find myself here less and less.

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Fauxie said:

I'm cutting down the time I spend here and cutting down the number of org friends I have on FB as my days at the org are coming to a close. I'm just moving on, grateful for the handful of friends I want as real 'keepers' that I'm really glad I've met here (and some irl) that have touched my life in some way or I feel are still relevant day-to-day with my life. Along with the fun times they are what I've got from my time on the org and I'm glad for that, but it's time to draw a line. I just find myself here less and less.

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That's too bad. You add a lot to the place.

I have fb but no one has ever friend requested me from the org. I guess im outta the loop but even if i did have alot of org members on my list I would never stop coming to the org not ever I love it here and it a nice change of pace from Fb... you orgers are the best and I will always be a part of this forum!

BlackAdder7 said:

cborgman said:

not a leader at all. i am much more a beta than anything

is that the same as a bottom?

less sexual, more psychological, but yes.

tinaz said:

I do both...

They're completely different experiences IMO.

On a board it's an open discussion whereas facebook is more like side conversations.

People don't necessarily post crazy ass "topics" on fb it's more something personal that happened/is happening/or an opinion on something then their friends chime in.

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Lammastide said:

Fauxie said:

I'm cutting down the time I spend here and cutting down the number of org friends I have on FB as my days at the org are coming to a close. I'm just moving on, grateful for the handful of friends I want as real 'keepers' that I'm really glad I've met here (and some irl) that have touched my life in some way or I feel are still relevant day-to-day with my life. Along with the fun times they are what I've got from my time on the org and I'm glad for that, but it's time to draw a line. I just find myself here less and less.

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That's too bad. You add a lot to the place.

Agreed.

vivid said:

I don't understand why people feel the need to take a stance on FB. I wasn't on it for ages as I didn't want to be, then I did so I joined.

It's like saying you don't want a phone.

I can understand not wanting internet at all, but if you hang out on the org, why get so high and mighty about FB?

It doesn't mean anything in itself. It is just a question of what you do with it.

Blackadder - I think you should come and play with us. I'll be gentle, at first.

liar!

Fauxie said:

I'm cutting down the time I spend here and cutting down the number of org friends I have on FB as my days at the org are coming to a close. I'm just moving on, grateful for the handful of friends I want as real 'keepers' that I'm really glad I've met here (and some irl) that have touched my life in some way or I feel are still relevant day-to-day with my life. Along with the fun times they are what I've got from my time on the org and I'm glad for that, but it's time to draw a line. I just find myself here less and less.

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~runstocheckherfriendslistonfb~

insatiable3 said:

I have fb but no one has ever friend requested me from the org. I guess im outta the loop but even if i did have alot of org members on my list I would never stop coming to the org not ever I love it here and it a nice change of pace from Fb... you orgers are the best and I will always be a part of this forum!

I'd add you if I knew who ya were!

Thats where some of my favorite orgers are

johnart said:

Fauxie said:

I'm cutting down the time I spend here and cutting down the number of org friends I have on FB as my days at the org are coming to a close. I'm just moving on, grateful for the handful of friends I want as real 'keepers' that I'm really glad I've met here (and some irl) that have touched my life in some way or I feel are still relevant day-to-day with my life. Along with the fun times they are what I've got from my time on the org and I'm glad for that, but it's time to draw a line. I just find myself here less and less.

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i swear to god if you pull some cheesy bullshit 'i'm leaving' thread on me i will fly to bangkok and cut. you.

Fauxie said:

I'm cutting down the time I spend here and cutting down the number of org friends I have on FB as my days at the org are coming to a close. I'm just moving on, grateful for the handful of friends I want as real 'keepers' that I'm really glad I've met here (and some irl) that have touched my life in some way or I feel are still relevant day-to-day with my life. Along with the fun times they are what I've got from my time on the org and I'm glad for that, but it's time to draw a line. I just find myself here less and less.

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That's a shame .

evenstar3 said:

Fauxie said:

I'm cutting down the time I spend here and cutting down the number of org friends I have on FB as my days at the org are coming to a close. I'm just moving on, grateful for the handful of friends I want as real 'keepers' that I'm really glad I've met here (and some irl) that have touched my life in some way or I feel are still relevant day-to-day with my life. Along with the fun times they are what I've got from my time on the org and I'm glad for that, but it's time to draw a line. I just find myself here less and less.

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i swear to god if you pull some cheesy bullshit 'i'm leaving' thread on me i will fly to bangkok and cut. you.

I won't, I'll just slip away. To get you out here though...

Fauxie said:

evenstar3 said:

i swear to god if you pull some cheesy bullshit 'i'm leaving' thread on me i will fly to bangkok and cut. you.

I won't, I'll just slip away. To get you out here though...

Good. That's respectable at least. I might forgo stabbing in favor of locking you in a closet with Dan...

zaza said:

johnart said:

Agreed.

Me too..

X 4

Lammastide said:

Fauxie said:

I'm cutting down the time I spend here and cutting down the number of org friends I have on FB as my days at the org are coming to a close. I'm just moving on, grateful for the handful of friends I want as real 'keepers' that I'm really glad I've met here (and some irl) that have touched my life in some way or I feel are still relevant day-to-day with my life. Along with the fun times they are what I've got from my time on the org and I'm glad for that, but it's time to draw a line. I just find myself here less and less.

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[Edited 6/21/10 19:52pm]

That's too bad. You add a lot to the place.

Thanks, I appreciate that. The thing is, I spend quite a bit of time on the net most days. Probably a little too much. I want to spend less time in general on the internet and I find myself drawn to here far less than I used to be. It's no longer one of the first sites I automatically open up in the morning, for one thing. FB's my fave place for keeping in touch with lots of different ppl from all over the world, and then more and more because I live where I do it feels more relevant to my life to spend time on a Thai site I go to. I just don't have as much time for this stuff as I once did so I need to trim it all down a bit and prioritize or I'm going to spread myself thinly and get distracted and less disciplined. Make sense? I've no intention to delete my org account though.

GD is full of flame baiting lately.

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evenstar3 said:

Fauxie said:

I won't, I'll just slip away. To get you out here though...

Good. That's respectable at least. I might forgo stabbing in favor of locking you in a closet with Dan...

I'd actually appreciate that. It'd be the first time I've seen him since he's been out here this time.

MrsMdiver said:

Fauxie said:

I'm cutting down the time I spend here and cutting down the number of org friends I have on FB as my days at the org are coming to a close. I'm just moving on, grateful for the handful of friends I want as real 'keepers' that I'm really glad I've met here (and some irl) that have touched my life in some way or I feel are still relevant day-to-day with my life. Along with the fun times they are what I've got from my time on the org and I'm glad for that, but it's time to draw a line. I just find myself here less and less.

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~runstocheckherfriendslistonfb~

Yeah, right!

ThreadCula said:

BlackAdder7 said:

Awww....Thank you

I commend you, I've seriously been thinking about deleting my page on FB as well. I don't really interact with any of the people on my friends list on FB and I barely log in and if I do, it's because I've had to urge to get nosy and snoop through some people's photos...other than that, I've basically deleted all my information on there except for my relationship status and a few pics I posted on there a few years ago when I first joined the site. I'm a private person, I reallly don't like people that I "used to know" knowing what's going with me. If you are a real friend, you have my cell number already in your phone. It really doesn't have much use for me anymore as it does others...though I do fear if I delete my page there goes my connection to at least the few people I did care about in high school...then again, like I said, I nor they have interacted with me in a while. I have much more fun on the org.

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AnckSuNamun said:

the org has stood the test of time with myspace, ICQ, IRC, Bebo etc. I imagine Facebook will eventually lose it's steam.

I agree...then something else will pop up to replace it.

the only thing i found good about fb was the ease of sharing music and vid clips but in the case or Mr nelsons we do not need fb to share them or any one to share them lol we cant find them i cant even find them on lotus flow3rany more keep smiling and i will still enjoy the org .

Fauxie said:

Lammastide said:

That's too bad. You add a lot to the place.

Thanks, I appreciate that. The thing is, I spend quite a bit of time on the net most days. Probably a little too much. I want to spend less time in general on the internet and I find myself drawn to here far less than I used to be. It's no longer one of the first sites I automatically open up in the morning, for one thing. FB's my fave place for keeping in touch with lots of different ppl from all over the world, and then more and more because I live where I do it feels more relevant to my life to spend time on a Thai site I go to. I just don't have as much time for this stuff as I once did so I need to trim it all down a bit and prioritize or I'm going to spread myself thinly and get distracted and less disciplined. Make sense? I've no intention to delete my org account though.

Eh. This all makes sense, and yet I can't help but consider: "What's in Nick's decision for... me?"

I still say you should reconsider. And think of Lammastide this time.

Lammastide said:

Fauxie said:

Thanks, I appreciate that. The thing is, I spend quite a bit of time on the net most days. Probably a little too much. I want to spend less time in general on the internet and I find myself drawn to here far less than I used to be. It's no longer one of the first sites I automatically open up in the morning, for one thing. FB's my fave place for keeping in touch with lots of different ppl from all over the world, and then more and more because I live where I do it feels more relevant to my life to spend time on a Thai site I go to. I just don't have as much time for this stuff as I once did so I need to trim it all down a bit and prioritize or I'm going to spread myself thinly and get distracted and less disciplined. Make sense? I've no intention to delete my org account though.

Eh. This all makes sense, and yet I can't help but consider: "What's in Nick's decision for... me?"

I still say you should reconsider. And think of Lammastide this time.

evenstar3 said:

Fauxie said:

I'm cutting down the time I spend here and cutting down the number of org friends I have on FB as my days at the org are coming to a close. I'm just moving on, grateful for the handful of friends I want as real 'keepers' that I'm really glad I've met here (and some irl) that have touched my life in some way or I feel are still relevant day-to-day with my life. Along with the fun times they are what I've got from my time on the org and I'm glad for that, but it's time to draw a line. I just find myself here less and less.

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[Edited 6/21/10 19:52pm]

i swear to god if you pull some cheesy bullshit 'i'm leaving' thread on me i will fly to bangkok and cut. you.

I think that's what we call 'closing the stable doors after the horse has bolted'

vivid said:

I don't understand why people feel the need to take a stance on FB. I wasn't on it for ages as I didn't want to be, then I did so I joined.

It's like saying you don't want a phone.

I can understand not wanting internet at all, but if you hang out on the org, why get so high and mighty about FB?

It doesn't mean anything in itself. It is just a question of what you do with it.

Blackadder - I think you should come and play with us. I'll be gentle, at first.

I don't want a phone but I don't mind facebook, although it gets boring after 10 minutes, there's nothing like GD to waste several HOURS

ZombieKitten said:

vivid said:

I don't understand why people feel the need to take a stance on FB. I wasn't on it for ages as I didn't want to be, then I did so I joined.

It's like saying you don't want a phone.

I can understand not wanting internet at all, but if you hang out on the org, why get so high and mighty about FB?

It doesn't mean anything in itself. It is just a question of what you do with it.

Blackadder - I think you should come and play with us. I'll be gentle, at first.

I don't want a phone but I don't mind facebook, although it gets boring after 10 minutes, there's nothing like GD to waste several HOURS

yeah I just can't get sucked into facebook for any extended period...but maybe that's a good thing!

ZombieKitten said:

vivid said:

I don't understand why people feel the need to take a stance on FB. I wasn't on it for ages as I didn't want to be, then I did so I joined.

It's like saying you don't want a phone.

I can understand not wanting internet at all, but if you hang out on the org, why get so high and mighty about FB?

It doesn't mean anything in itself. It is just a question of what you do with it.

Blackadder - I think you should come and play with us. I'll be gentle, at first.

I don't want a phone but I don't mind facebook, although it gets boring after 10 minutes, there's nothing like GD to waste several HOURS

I have a phone but never answer it.

I wasn't saying that FB is better or worse than the org, I was just wondering why people feel the need to take such a stance on it.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that I don't see a clear difference. If you can spend time on here, why not there. Surely it's a question of who's on here and there?

For me it is - I find the more orgers I communicate to on FB, the more like here it becomes. Maybe it depends what you come here for. I come for the laughs mainly - and all the funny folk are on FB too!

vivid said:

I don't understand why people feel the need to take a stance on FB. I wasn't on it for ages as I didn't want to be, then I did so I joined.

It's like saying you don't want a phone.

I can understand not wanting internet at all, but if you hang out on the org, why get so high and mighty about FB?

It doesn't mean anything in itself. It is just a question of what you do with it.

Blackadder - I think you should come and play with us. I'll be gentle, at first.

No stance from me there's no intrest to persure FB. I'm here because the primary theme of this board is Prince - I got lucky when I found folks who share the same tastes as myself. I hit the blogosphere for number of reasons too.

Another thing, I never put my personal infos(picture, real name, etc) in internet, which is what FB(and myspace) are mostly about; social networking. Nothing against folks who do though, its just my personal thing and I've always made a habbit of restricting the internet to escapism or business purposes only. Rest of the stuff are done outside of it.