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[Lighthawk]

WTW obviously has a good thing going, awkward posting of photos not withstanding. However, FB has become the new standard for many orgs and is quite useful. It's worked for me to reconnect with extended family & friends. I also have a page for my business for marketing purposes (please 'like' us!!! ). I also act as an admin for my rotary FB page and one other service org I belong to. It's scary how ubiquitous FB is becoming.

One thing I don't like about us using FB instead of WTW is all the great handles everyone uses, with the amount of privacy provided, are not used on FB. I think it's a bit redundant, but I appreciate the Saint's efforts to move us into the cyber-future.

[MarkBC]

One thing to remember: Using FB isn't/won't-be instead of WTW -- not for most of us, anyway (I predict).
I think it's unclear how it will be used...but I, for one, don't feel that WTW-on-FB is any danger to WTW. I'll go on the record to proclaim that my prediction will hold true.

I, too, noticed that I can see the "real" identities of some WTW members who've "Liked" the WTW FB page (a number of well-respected WTWers, by the way). As Lighthawk points out, that's a FB thing.
But: You can lock down your FB profile so that only those you've marked as "Friend" can see anything about you, other than your name. That's how I have my profile set.
FB deliberately makes it non-obvious/difficult to increase privacy settings because increased privacy means fewer page-views and fewer page-views means fewer eye-balls looking at and clicking on its ads. But Facebook is a for-profit business (as is WTW), so this approach doesn't surprise me nor do I resent it since I have the right to chose to not use FB. (My retirement is dependent on investments in for-profit businesses!)
(PM me if you want to increase your FB privacy settings and don't know how.)

I frequently criticize Facebook -- on Facebook, and yet I look at it every day and post on it several times a week. If I really couldn't stand it I would delete my profile.
That's the thing about Facebook: If you don't like it, don't use it -- problem solved -- it's as simple as that.

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Hey Saints, Facebook is obviously a force that many people enjoy. The Lady and I aren't Facebook users, but so what. For those that have the interest, it is a part of their lives, a place they like to check in at. Run with it, have fun, and thanks for taking the reins on this endeavor.

Thank you Ski. It is a choice and if you are into it's great. It can be a useful tool.Glad you took the lead,Saints.
You didn't offend me that's pretty hard to do.I am happy with the amount of technology I currently have.It's a job just to keep up with all the changes but there is a need for some of it.After all if it wasn't for the "net"how would we enjoy this great site.
Frank

[Smokecreek1]

I'm with 3ski on this one, someone else got me on Facebook, and now I'm stuck and will grin an bare it when i get all those winky things and such in my email, but i use it very rarely- like to promote WTC or saving the state park system!


Smoke:o

[CraggyMan]

Much easier to post pix for damn sure but finding out real names will/would be scary.

[The Saints]

We know who you are, and we're watching!

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

The face book is great for those who want to use that media,BUT I hope it doesn't stop members from posting pictures on WTW.
Frank