Rea Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Just in case you've forgotten or if you dont know about it, the FSF have a facebook page. Its been rather dormant over the last year but Inge has revived it and is putting on some links to some wonderful sites. Pop along and have a look, its at https://www.facebook.com/groups/46864964370/ You'll need to wait to be accepted, but I dont think it'll take too long. There really are some inspirational ideas on there, I'm pinching most of them for our playgroup page (!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Now I know why I have had so many requests for people to join this morning...it is set so anyone can approve members.. so no need to wait for me to let you in.. and please add your own childcare related links... the more the merrier.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 I will, I thought I might dig out the ones relating to committee's. It might help to refresh my memory on things too :rolleyes: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 oooooh - now I feel that I'm missing out - I don't 'do' Faceache/Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Facebooks not so bad sunnyday, you can set it so you are completely private. I was so private I couldnt find myself even though I knew I was there :blink: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Ok, so I've just joined (or whatever the correct terminology is :1b ) The question is - am I about to lose another few days out of my life reading everything on there?!! :lol: .........well that's my half-term sorted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 oooooh - now I feel that I'm missing out - I don't 'do' Faceache/Facebook Don't worry you're not alone - I've had an account for about 5 years and have only got 3 friends I keep rejecting people- then my daughter has to contact them and tell them it's nothing personal!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Don't worry you're not alone - I've had an account for about 5 years and have only got 3 friends I keep rejecting people- then my daughter has to contact them and tell them it's nothing personal!! I had to send an apologetic email to loads of people on my list when I decided to have a clear out. I was so worried about being rude! I think most people on FB dont really worry about being ignored or de-friended though, its just the way of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I had to send an apologetic email to loads of people on my list when I decided to have a clear out. I was so worried about being rude! I think most people on FB dont really worry about being ignored or de-friended though, its just the way of it. Very true - only most of mine were family................ and for some reason they do seem to take offence :lol: :lol: ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Oh! I haven't got family on there. I wouldn't want any of them to know my life, they might stop the Christmas cards! :rolleyes: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Not really sure what I'm 'afraid' of - but I feel this deep 'distrust' - I expect it's because I don't truly understand how it all works...... I do know that after a recent family wedding (my sons) I got really, really hacked off with people who live in my village but are not friends of mine or any of my family passing remarks about the dress that I had worn - they were all really positive and kind remarks - but I just didn't 'like' that these people were viewing photos of me and mine on FB - have to say my sons, daughters-in-law, nieces and nephews think that I am completely barking!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 My settings say if someone wants to 'tag' me in a photo. I get to see the photo first and can approve it or not for publication. You're probably safer from prying eyes when you are a member because then you can have a say over things like that. You can also make it so only yourself, or friends, or friends of friends or everyone (and I think that means the world!) can see each post you make. I must say though, I was very much of the same thought as you are when I first joined but now it's fine. The fear of the unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I'm sure you're right Rea - perhaps it's because I'm 103 well not quite! :1b One person in particular really 'bugged' me when she commented about my dress - I rub along quite well with almost anyone - but I can't stand her and nor can any of my immediate family members so I couldn't begin to work out how she had seen the photos - then i 'fell in' - well I think I did :blink: she has mutual friends with one of my nieces - so I think that must be the link....... A whole load of us stayed at the hotel overnight after the wedding - at breakfast the next morning - the photos were already on FB - that 'blew my mind' Anyway - sorry - this is not meant to be a thread about my 'insecurities'........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Anyway - sorry - this is not meant to be a thread about my 'insecurities'........ Sunnyday - I have much the same feelings about facebook as you but am beginning to find that for many many things being 'on facebook' is necessary to access many things that will be really useful - e.g. music my choir sings! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Take the plunge sunnyday 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Yeahhhh come on sunnyday.....you know you want too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Yeahhhh come on sunnyday.....you know you want too ! :lol: :lol: I don't think so......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I'm sure you could do with another time waster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 What did we all do before the internet??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 i definitely don't read as many books as I used too, and I seem to remember some strange activity called housework in my past 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueFinanceManager Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 :lol: :lol: I don't think so......... You don't have to sunnyday....technology is there for us to use as and when we want it and it suits us and if FB is not for you then don't do it. I feel just the same about washing machines which is why I let darling hubby do all the laundry Mind you he won't touch the cooker so fair division of labour I reckon You stay here where you're comfy....shall I pass your slippers? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 You stay here where you're comfy....shall I pass your slippers? Yes please and a nice blanket for my knees........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 What did we all do before the internet??? I know!! How did we survive and what did we do exactly. We don't take technology on holiday with us and are completely lost without it...so have to talk to each other! I'm with sunny day but have to admit I've been thinking of having a 'something' for our setting on FB (have no idea what it's called in Fzb terms) in order to reach our parents a bit more, but don't want it turning into a moany minnie/judgy pant place. This forum is second to none for being a positive place to be...if FB was like this then I wouldn't hesitate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 .... and I seem to remember some strange activity called housework in my past God bless the Internet then, I say!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 'We don't take technology on holiday with us and are completely lost without it...so have to talk to each other! ' Shock ! Horror ! Gingerbreadman...... the first thing I pack is the IPad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 I know!! How did we survive and what did we do exactly. We don't take technology on holiday with us and are completely lost without it...so have to talk to each other! I'm with sunny day but have to admit I've been thinking of having a 'something' for our setting on FB (have no idea what it's called in Fzb terms) in order to reach our parents a bit more, but don't want it turning into a moany minnie/judgy pant place. This forum is second to none for being a positive place to be...if FB was like this then I wouldn't hesitate! I was a bit anxious about the playgroup page, but its very secure and people can only join by request. I figured it would be a better way of reaching people than a newsletter, although we'll still do that too. If I can cut down on ink and paper in any way that would be fab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 and in a way doing a group on there for FSF addicts is showing how a group page can be done, so people can have a look and see if it would work for them and their setting... bonus is a link depository where they are all together and not lost in the middle of posts.. but Fb is not for all..( only reason I joined was to keep tabs on my son , an easy way to keep in touch without being a pestering mum! Note- Oz is no quick call or visit away) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 and in a way doing a group on there for FSF addicts is showing how a group page can be done, so people can have a look and see if it would work for them and their setting... bonus is a link depository where they are all together and not lost in the middle of posts.. but Fb is not for all..( only reason I joined was to keep tabs on my son , an easy way to keep in touch without being a pestering mum! Note- Oz is no quick call or visit away) I joined for the same reason, when my eldest went to Uni, as soon as he came home, he de-friended me! The youngest wont accept me at all! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 bonus is a link depository where they are all together and not lost in the middle of posts.. I think it would be really helpful if the links that are being put up on the facebook page are also put up here in the resources/links section* - otherwise people who don't have or want to use facebook can't benefit from the wonderful stuff you're sharing. *I can't actually remember what this part of the Forum is called, but I know there'll be a central repository that can be used somewhere! :1b 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Yes please and a nice blanket for my knees........ and i'm not far behind you....don't do facebook....or mobile phones unless i have to! (seriously uncool :blink: ) pass me the rug and a cup of tea...budge over sunnyday! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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