Can't Take It Anymore

**badwhale** · 07-22-2011, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by mrtr33

<rant>

There's a reason why we drifted apart,
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This perfectly sums up why I have never attended a high school reunion. I'd go so far as to say I've specifically separated myself from the majority of those people. Speaking of which, do they even have these anymore now that there is social networking? What's the point?

**mrtr33** · 07-22-2011, 01:10 PM

Not sure. At my 10 year, I realized that no one changed. I hated high school the first time around. I don't need to pay a fortune to experience it again.

If there's a redeeming value of social networking, it's sharing photos and news with extended family, who it's hard to reach at one time. It's a bit easier than worrying about file formats with e-mail. But that's it.

**buzz** · 07-22-2011, 01:15 PM

Anyone want to follow me on twitter? I have a lot of interesting things to say...

@crazymadpingpongskills

**cigarsarge** · 07-22-2011, 01:27 PM

Never been to a reunion of done the social networking thing...Waste of time.I've got on some of the young guys I supervise for posting questionable things on Facebook that were brought to my attention. Wish I had a dollar for all the calls we get about threats made on social networking sites.

**ggiese** · 07-25-2011, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by cigarsarge

Never been to a reunion of done the social networking thing...Waste of time.I've got on some of the young guys I supervise for posting questionable things on Facebook that were brought to my attention. Wish I had a dollar for all the calls we get about threats made on social networking sites.

I agree, Ken - it still to this day shocks me that people do this. Hell - even a few of the guys at the PD nearly went to blows over someone "un-friending" another on Facebook.

I have no clue what people are thinking when they post threats and other nonsense on Facebook. It's as if it's just between them and the person they're posting crap with. Seriously? Do they not think they're talking to every other person in the entire internet world? (ohhh... I see... you say it's "private"

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I saw it from the PD side - the nonsense that led to police involvement. And most of it was truly justified, even though the persons doing the threatening felt as if it was just between the two of them. The knuckleheads couldn't get their head around the fact that they might as well have broadcasted their threat over a PA system during noon rush hour downtown!

Even worse - as a parent and seeing your children engaged in that spontaneous banter on the social networking sites!?! Geez - I used to just spray Bactine and put a Bandaid on their little scrapes when they were small. Not able to do that with this nonsense!!

On the "corporate" side - I cannot even begin to tell you how closely HR and corporate security review social networking sites for indications of potential employee misconduct. I know reviews of the info out there has led to quite a few demotions and terminations of employee's that otherwise appeared perfectly normal. C'mon - if you're in a responsible role at work and your Facebook account shows pictures of you frequently slooy drunk and stupid or often posting curse filled rants, there's a doggone good chance that will come back to bite you at work...

I'm not a fan...

**Mizicke5273** · 07-25-2011, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by ggiese

Snip....I have no clue what people are thinking when they post threats and other nonsense on Facebook. It's as if it's just between them and the person they're posting crap with. Seriously? Do they not think they're talking to every other person in the entire internet world? (ohhh... I see... you say it's "private"

).....Snip

What are you talking about? The internet is anonymous. Everyone knows there is no way your real identity can be discovered! You can do what ever you want without any ramifications.

People don't realize that everything on the internet is on a server, somewhere or another, in a simple text file for all to see.

Originally Posted by ggiese

Snip....On the "corporate" side - I cannot even begin to tell you how closely HR and corporate security review social networking sites for indications of potential employee misconduct. I know reviews of the info out there has led to quite a few demotions and terminations of employee's that otherwise appeared perfectly normal. C'mon - if you're in a responsible role at work and your Facebook account shows pictures of you frequently slooy drunk and stupid or often posting curse filled rants, there's a doggone good chance that will come back to bite you at work....Snip

That is my response to anyone who complains about why I don't have a Facebook account or whatever. Because that is just what I want, a big red bulls-eye over me. It astonishes me to see all the professionals and business who have a Facebook account.

**CptnBlues63** · 07-25-2011, 10:48 AM

So this morning I went on to facebook to see some pic's of my new grandson (he's so CUTE! lol).

I see listed there a post from my cousin. It's a freaking report card that lists out the different areas (friends, posts etc etc) of facebook and grades you on each.

ROFLMAO

I now know the true definition of "pathetic"

**CptnBlues63** · 07-24-2011, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by mrtr33

Not sure. At my 10 year, I realized that no one changed. I hated high school the first time around. I don't need to pay a fortune to experience it again.

If there's a redeeming value of social networking, it's sharing photos and news with extended family, who it's hard to reach at one time. It's a bit easier than worrying about file formats with e-mail. But that's it.

Loved your origina post in this thread and agree with it 100%

All told, I attended 3 different highschools and have never been to a single reunion and couldn't be bothered to. I hated most of those schmucks back then and I can't see it having changed any over the years..........lol. I kept in touch with the ones I wanted to (like, 2 people) and the ones I've run into since that I went to highschool with back when convinced me not going to reunions was the smart choice.

I have a facebook account and like you only use it to share photos with family. Considering my immediate family is spread across Canada, it's an easy way to share pic's. I can't think of any other reason to bother. I don't do any of the other 'social networking' sites and never will.

I get a laugh when I hear kids comparing the number of "friends" they have on facebook.........like it actually means something..........which it doesn't. I always ask them, "Big deal, how many friends do you have in real life? That's what actually matters."

Some facebook "friend" you've never met who lives in freaking Guatemala isn't going to come help you when you're on the side of the road with a flat tire.

**kevin7** · 07-24-2011, 09:20 PM

Its Ok to yak with my friends I grew up with who are 750 miles away,well actually I'm 750 miles away from them.I block all the games shit and useless drivelers I somehow befriended.

**Mizicke5273** · 07-22-2011, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by badwhale

This perfectly sums up why I have never attended a high school reunion. I'd go so far as to say I've specifically separated myself from the majority of those people. Speaking of which, do they even have these anymore now that there is social networking? What's the point?

My class of 04 had an impromptu 5 year reunion a bit a go at someones house, via facebook invites no less. Does that count?

By the way, I never got the invite!

Though I distance my self as much as possible from social networking bullshit, always have. Probably wouldn't have gone even if I did have a facebook account and got an invite.

My philosophy on social networking is, if I currently DON'T talk to you or communicate with you via normal long practiced methods.......I probably won't change my mind with some new bullshit.

Edit to Add: So I am right there with you; waiting for the slow agonizing death of social networking bullshit.

**nhcigarfan** · 07-22-2011, 02:00 PM

If you want a social network have a BBQ and put out a couple of boxes of primo's and invite the board.

**Mizicke5273** · 07-22-2011, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by nhcigarfan

If you want a social network have a BBQ and put out a couple of boxes of primo's and invite the board.

Primo's?

Good enough for me!

**badwhale** · 07-22-2011, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by Mizicke5273

Primo's?

Good enough for me!

Damn, those look good... I had a turkey sub for lunch today, with sweet peppers on it. We did 3rds on a "family size" sub which is about 18" long. Wasn't enough....Also, I read the description for their Turkey sub:

TURKEY SCHWARTZIE: Thumanns Home Style Turkey Breast, Swiss Cheese, Cole Slaw & Russian Dressing

DROOOOOOLLLLLLL

**Roger** · 07-22-2011, 04:18 PM

I have to admit that I am tired of social networking scene too! Especially after my face book page was hacked. Don't think I want to expend the energy again on that one!

**denver24** · 07-22-2011, 05:02 PM

Agreed on social networking. Even worse is that most of my professors in grad school crammed it down our throat, "Better get used to it and learn it. Every business has to adapt and use it because it's the marketing medium of the future.". Blah!

**Devil Doc** · 07-23-2011, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by badwhale

This perfectly sums up why I have never attended a high school reunion. I'd go so far as to say I've specifically separated myself from the majority of those people. Speaking of which, do they even have these anymore now that there is social networking? What's the point?

Fund raising, but I went to a private school. Which of course is why I feel superior to guys like Buzz and folks who taste chocolate in their cigars.

Doc.

**badwhale** · 07-23-2011, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by Devil Doc

Fund raising, but I went to a private school. Which of course is why I feel superior to guys like Buzz and folks who taste chocolate in their cigars.

Doc.

Oh, Jesus Christ.....

**badwhale** · 07-23-2011, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Devil Doc

Fund raising, but I went to a private school. Which of course is why I feel superior to guys like Buzz and folks who taste chocolate in their cigars.

Doc.

Key word: Feel

**buzz** · 07-23-2011, 08:01 PM

Someone tasted cucumber a couple days ago IIRC, can't remember which thread it was in though...

Last night on a walk with the wifey I had a JdN dark corojo and got some bitter cocoa taste and coffee. Alina asked how the cigar was, I gave it to her and she took a couple puffs and said "cow poop". She went to a public school though.

**nhcigarfan** · 07-23-2011, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by buzz

Someone tasted cucumber a couple days ago IIRC, can't remember which thread it was in though...

Last night on a walk with the wifey I had a JdN dark corojo and got some bitter cocoa taste and coffee. Alina asked how the cigar was, I gave it to her and she took a couple puffs and said "cow poop". She went to a public school though.

As long as you weren't feeling the cucumber.... Not that there is anything wrong with that.... To each there own...er