Alright guys…why is Facebook so addicting? We want to know your thoughts. Please leave your response in the comments section of this blog below! No registration required.
I think Facebook is so addictive because of the need to know. Know what’s going on with your friends, the community and even the world these days. Seems that I hear about things in the news on Facebook before I hear about it on the news sometimes. But to me that’s a good thing. I can keep up with the weather, crime, party’s and events in the area that I might now have heard about any other way.
For me, Facebook serves several different purposes, and each makes Facebook fun and interesting (and addictive). I can keep up with and in some cases re-connect with family and friends. I can stay current with news about topics of interest, and I can be better informed about local events. And, finally, I can learn about new things: music, videos, movies, and places of interest.
It’s addictive because I’m a people person. It helps me to stay connected with those near and far. In minutes, I can be completely updated on what’s going on in someone’s life. And, I don’t have to pick up the phone… which is great when I’m not really in the mood to actually talk to that person. Also, for some reason people seem to be more blatantly honest on the internet. So, I learn a lot about who a person really is by what they post. Then, to top it all off… If there’s a guy I’m interested in, I can use facebook to check him out. For whichever reason I’m initially drawn to the site, I’m always lured to something extra. I’m curious by nature, so a five second message I was sending to a friend may turn into two hours of me looking at pictures and status updates of people… that’s just me though. :)
I totally agree w/ the earlier comments! It’s addicting because I can do it all there: tweet, share youtube vids w/ a click, get updates on local, national and world news, see what friends & family are doing, play games, organize events. Facebook makes it easy to find people who are passionate about the same things I love & the things that are important to me. It also allows me the opportunity to understand and learn about things I’m less familiar with…
I am such an investigative type of person – I’m a journalist. So I always love being “in the know” about the people’s lives who I care about most. It is a helpful tool.
Facebook has been a GREAT way to connect with friends from High School to Elementary school. I’ve even connected with cousins that I’ve never met. So long as we use it for Good, it should be used and promoted.
mas
this is my question also. What is the BFD? I find the short messages inadequate communication. I still don’t get it…I do enjoy some of the pics and see how younger family members/cousins are staying in better touch because of it. Overall – it is so superficial I am still trying to make it ‘mean’ something to me. Not addicted, but had to respond to this because I really do wonder why people like it so much.
i think people are only addicted to facebook cause they are to afraid to talk to people face to face and you only say that its so addictive if you are a keyboard warrior or you are on it 24/7
April 1st, 2010 at 8:10 pm
I think Facebook is so addictive because of the need to know. Know what’s going on with your friends, the community and even the world these days. Seems that I hear about things in the news on Facebook before I hear about it on the news sometimes. But to me that’s a good thing. I can keep up with the weather, crime, party’s and events in the area that I might now have heard about any other way.
April 1st, 2010 at 8:49 pm
For me, Facebook serves several different purposes, and each makes Facebook fun and interesting (and addictive). I can keep up with and in some cases re-connect with family and friends. I can stay current with news about topics of interest, and I can be better informed about local events. And, finally, I can learn about new things: music, videos, movies, and places of interest.
April 1st, 2010 at 9:25 pm
It’s addictive because I’m a people person. It helps me to stay connected with those near and far. In minutes, I can be completely updated on what’s going on in someone’s life. And, I don’t have to pick up the phone… which is great when I’m not really in the mood to actually talk to that person. Also, for some reason people seem to be more blatantly honest on the internet. So, I learn a lot about who a person really is by what they post. Then, to top it all off… If there’s a guy I’m interested in, I can use facebook to check him out. For whichever reason I’m initially drawn to the site, I’m always lured to something extra. I’m curious by nature, so a five second message I was sending to a friend may turn into two hours of me looking at pictures and status updates of people… that’s just me though. :)
April 1st, 2010 at 10:37 pm
I totally agree w/ the earlier comments! It’s addicting because I can do it all there: tweet, share youtube vids w/ a click, get updates on local, national and world news, see what friends & family are doing, play games, organize events. Facebook makes it easy to find people who are passionate about the same things I love & the things that are important to me. It also allows me the opportunity to understand and learn about things I’m less familiar with…
April 1st, 2010 at 10:39 pm
I’m on Facebook at least 3 times a day!
April 1st, 2010 at 10:48 pm
I know so many people who have told me they use facebook to “stay in touch” with their family foremost and then friend that live out of town.
April 2nd, 2010 at 2:40 am
Great form of self-expression with feedback.
April 2nd, 2010 at 7:27 am
I am such an investigative type of person – I’m a journalist. So I always love being “in the know” about the people’s lives who I care about most. It is a helpful tool.
April 2nd, 2010 at 7:53 am
Facebook has been a GREAT way to connect with friends from High School to Elementary school. I’ve even connected with cousins that I’ve never met. So long as we use it for Good, it should be used and promoted.
mas
April 3rd, 2010 at 9:25 am
this is my question also. What is the BFD? I find the short messages inadequate communication. I still don’t get it…I do enjoy some of the pics and see how younger family members/cousins are staying in better touch because of it. Overall – it is so superficial I am still trying to make it ‘mean’ something to me. Not addicted, but had to respond to this because I really do wonder why people like it so much.
November 9th, 2011 at 9:04 pm
i think people are only addicted to facebook cause they are to afraid to talk to people face to face and you only say that its so addictive if you are a keyboard warrior or you are on it 24/7