I'm a sophomore at a four-year university and I can't believe that it is such an important part of people's lives. I don't drink, but I swear it seems like 95% of the people here do. It's easy to feel left out when you don't participate in those kind of things.
I look around at everyone's Facebooks and nearly every other picture has someone with an alcoholic beverage in their hand, or two drunk girls kissing each other while holding cups of beer, etc...
Whatever happened to popcorn and a movie? A fun board game? Whatever happened to good, CLEAN fun? Why does it always have to be about sex, drugs, and drinking?
Can't people have fun without that stuff, at least once in a while?
I don't like going to any of the parties around here, because they're all about beer kegs and revealing clothing and usually end up with fighting or some kind of controversy.
:(
Why is drinking such a huge part of the "college experience"?
I'm a junior at college, and I completely agree with you! I think it's a horrible waste of time and money and too frequently leads to awkward/hurtful situations. I also think it is ridiculous when people use being drunk as an excuse for otherwise unacceptable behavior. If you can't handle it in an appropriate manner, you shouldn't be drinking!
I think many people do it because it's a way to unwind after working hard all week, and then everybody else does it because it's a way to socialize. I personally think that going to a movie or hanging out with friends (without drinking) is much more fun, and doesn't give you a pounding headache in the morning.
The sad thing is, many of these people are setting themselves up for drinking problems later in life.
Reply:Its the forbidden fruit. You have been told all through your formative years that you cannot/shold not drink. Then you get to college and voila! you can get it - legally or not is not the point. You can, and for most folks the simple fact that they can leads to - they do.
You can try to wax philosophic on the topic but I stand firm in the belief that its simply that once in college - you can...
Reply:a lot of these kids are experiencing life away from home for the first time meaning they have no curfew, no rules etc.... This kind of freedom suddenly thrust upon people of this age group is almost too much for some to handle. Many think it's cool to get drunk, sleep around, and other not very worth while activities. They're showing how grown up they are.
When I was in college you could always tell the ones who hadn't had much freedom at home. They were the ones who went overboard on the partying. Some had to go to the emergency room for alcohol poisoning, got arrested for public drunkenness, DWI, and a few died.
I wish I knew the answer. All I can say to these kids is that the alcohol will still be there next year or 10 years from now don't try and drink it all asap. Also to think about the future and who might see these pictures and judge them for their actions. Parents, their own children, future employers, if they go into some kind of visibly public job etc...
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Which is better: Myspace or Facebook and why?
Everyone at my school got facebooks and now no one is on Myspace anymore (I only have a Myspace, no Facebook). What is it that makes Facebook better than Myspace, because it seems like everyone is getting one now and abandoning their Myspace.
Which is better: Myspace or Facebook and why?
Myspace: You can personalize it and it's more fun. It lets you show off your creative side.
Facebook: It's more professional yet addicting. It's not as "kid-like".
Reply:its hard 2 say i use f.b. more cuz m.s. doesnt work on my computer
but i like how everyone has facebook so u can contact ppl 4 hwk
but myspace is fun 2 decorate
Reply:The facebook interface is a lot cleaner/easier to read. Myspace is catching up though, but facebook's stalker feed (aka news feed) is a lot more thorough than Myspace's.
Reply:I believe that Facebook is believed to have a more mature user community. However, that is open to change. The great plus with myspace is that you can use HTML to deck out your page with beautiful designs. It's up to you, what do you want?
Reply:i dunno but i think facebook is better because everyone knows myspace and so on. it was probably a few days ago when myspace was better
Reply:They are very different from each other. I think facebook is better because they have these programs called "applications" and you can have different apps for different things and that is the really good thing about it.
Which is better: Myspace or Facebook and why?
Myspace: You can personalize it and it's more fun. It lets you show off your creative side.
Facebook: It's more professional yet addicting. It's not as "kid-like".
Reply:its hard 2 say i use f.b. more cuz m.s. doesnt work on my computer
but i like how everyone has facebook so u can contact ppl 4 hwk
but myspace is fun 2 decorate
Reply:The facebook interface is a lot cleaner/easier to read. Myspace is catching up though, but facebook's stalker feed (aka news feed) is a lot more thorough than Myspace's.
Reply:I believe that Facebook is believed to have a more mature user community. However, that is open to change. The great plus with myspace is that you can use HTML to deck out your page with beautiful designs. It's up to you, what do you want?
Reply:i dunno but i think facebook is better because everyone knows myspace and so on. it was probably a few days ago when myspace was better
Reply:They are very different from each other. I think facebook is better because they have these programs called "applications" and you can have different apps for different things and that is the really good thing about it.
My little sister is 10 years old and doesn't want to go on the websites i tell her that are appropriate ?
My little sister is 10 years old and doesn't want to go on the websites i tell her that are appropriate for her age and she is always whining on how all her friends have myspaces and facebooks (which i think is crazy because I'm almost 21 and dont have either one )
JUST ANYWAY WHAT DO YOU THINK I SHOULD DO ABOUT MY SITUATION !?!?!?!?!?!?!!??!!??
My little sister is 10 years old and doesn't want to go on the websites i tell her that are appropriate ?
How about asking her what she likes eg favourite singer show etc (Hopefully there geared to her age) and tell her to join their forumn and then she can meet people closer to her age. With my space and face book there are measure you can take to make it safer for that age group and have a age limit of how old the friends have to be and set the profile to private so she chooses the friends or they request and she has to approve of them before they can even see her page.She is so lucky to have a sister like you that cares so much about her but if its possible because I dont know your situation your parents should step in as it their responsibility . Talk to them tell them about your fears Good Luck.
Reply:I can understand in a way about my space and facebook. All the kids give different ages, it's ridiculous that my space doesn't verify anything. You can actually look at some of the kids and know they aren't 65!! I think it's a smart choice not to let her go on. 10 years old is young. Tell her the my space rules, she is underage. Worse case scenario, she get a myspace that you have to be on her list or a friend/password. She doesn't need to grow up that quick. Good for you!
And tell her NO is NO!
Reply:it is up to your parents really.. unless you have legal documents about her saying shes practically yours because your parents are deceased but i say wait until she is 13 i am 13 and just got one and i think its very boring i mean its dumb leave comments on ur friends page isnt as fun as hanging out tell her to go out with her friends and have fun. i dont know what websites a 10 yr old girl would like cuz im a guy
JUST ANYWAY WHAT DO YOU THINK I SHOULD DO ABOUT MY SITUATION !?!?!?!?!?!?!!??!!??
My little sister is 10 years old and doesn't want to go on the websites i tell her that are appropriate ?
How about asking her what she likes eg favourite singer show etc (Hopefully there geared to her age) and tell her to join their forumn and then she can meet people closer to her age. With my space and face book there are measure you can take to make it safer for that age group and have a age limit of how old the friends have to be and set the profile to private so she chooses the friends or they request and she has to approve of them before they can even see her page.She is so lucky to have a sister like you that cares so much about her but if its possible because I dont know your situation your parents should step in as it their responsibility . Talk to them tell them about your fears Good Luck.
Reply:I can understand in a way about my space and facebook. All the kids give different ages, it's ridiculous that my space doesn't verify anything. You can actually look at some of the kids and know they aren't 65!! I think it's a smart choice not to let her go on. 10 years old is young. Tell her the my space rules, she is underage. Worse case scenario, she get a myspace that you have to be on her list or a friend/password. She doesn't need to grow up that quick. Good for you!
And tell her NO is NO!
Reply:it is up to your parents really.. unless you have legal documents about her saying shes practically yours because your parents are deceased but i say wait until she is 13 i am 13 and just got one and i think its very boring i mean its dumb leave comments on ur friends page isnt as fun as hanging out tell her to go out with her friends and have fun. i dont know what websites a 10 yr old girl would like cuz im a guy
Monday, April 12, 2010
Would you say this guy is obsessed with me?
We used to be friends but then he started getting annoying and i stopped spending so much time with him...then we stopped hanging out/talking to each other, recently he asked me out and i told him i couldnt date cuz i had alot going on in my life...then he asked me to prom and i said i was going out to eat with my friends and he still texts me/facebooks me/ or calls me once a week
Would you say this guy is obsessed with me?
I would say he's obsessed if it was everyday but if its onle once a week, I wouldnt worry about it. He obviously still wants to be your friend. Nothing wrong with that
Reply:Yes, to a point he is being obessive... but not quite "stalking" obessive. Let's hope it doesn't reach that level and he get's the hint soon enough and leaves you alone.
Reply:I think he just likes you!!
Reply:yep definetly
Reply:I wouldn't say he's obsessed, just trying to win you. If you don't like the attention from him, then you need to make it perfectly clear to him to stop.
Reply:no, he just really likes you and wants you to see that he's serious about it...
Reply:yeah he is... if u dont like it say it directly and get it done with.. u dont have to bare him..
Reply:Hes Not Obsessed With You - No Way
He Just Has A High School Crush On You
Give It A Few Weeks And It Will Wear Away.
This Is Not An Obsession, Its Just A Fling.
Sorry. (If You Wanted 2 Hear He Is Obsessed With Yoou)
Lilyy =]
Reply:i wouldnt say that he is obsessed but he just hasnt let you go yet, you should just tell him strait up how you feel about him that way he will leave you alone
Reply:no he's not obssessed with you. he is probably feeling rejected and sad that you have blew him off and he has lost a friend.
Reply:NO, just tell him to **** off, he just likes you girly!
Would you say this guy is obsessed with me?
I would say he's obsessed if it was everyday but if its onle once a week, I wouldnt worry about it. He obviously still wants to be your friend. Nothing wrong with that
Reply:Yes, to a point he is being obessive... but not quite "stalking" obessive. Let's hope it doesn't reach that level and he get's the hint soon enough and leaves you alone.
Reply:I think he just likes you!!
Reply:yep definetly
Reply:I wouldn't say he's obsessed, just trying to win you. If you don't like the attention from him, then you need to make it perfectly clear to him to stop.
Reply:no, he just really likes you and wants you to see that he's serious about it...
Reply:yeah he is... if u dont like it say it directly and get it done with.. u dont have to bare him..
Reply:Hes Not Obsessed With You - No Way
He Just Has A High School Crush On You
Give It A Few Weeks And It Will Wear Away.
This Is Not An Obsession, Its Just A Fling.
Sorry. (If You Wanted 2 Hear He Is Obsessed With Yoou)
Lilyy =]
Reply:i wouldnt say that he is obsessed but he just hasnt let you go yet, you should just tell him strait up how you feel about him that way he will leave you alone
Reply:no he's not obssessed with you. he is probably feeling rejected and sad that you have blew him off and he has lost a friend.
Reply:NO, just tell him to **** off, he just likes you girly!
Can I sue Facebook for the emotional stress my son is going through due to an embarassing fake profile?
LET ME GET THIS OUT FIRST. MY SON DOES NOT HAVE A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT. I DON'T WANT MONEY UNLESS THAT FORCES FACEBOOK TO DO THE RIGHT THING.
Someone other than my son, was allowed by Facebook to create an ID that basically caused my son to be extremely hurt. They then proceeded to link to friends and people that know him to further. Whether this was a simple prank or not, to put up a sight that indicates that my 13yr old is gay and that seeks to demean him in front of his friends and others that may or may not know him is very damaging to a young teen. This may even have been done by someone that he assumes is his friend..it may not. The school is helping, but I don't want my son to end up like the Meier's daughter.
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition...
I AM NOT PRIVY OR BOUND BY FACEBOOKS TERMS OF USE AS I AM NOT A MEMBER OF FACEBOOK...what do you think?
Can I sue Facebook for the emotional stress my son is going through due to an embarassing fake profile?
What do I think? I think you are what is wrong with society. Something bad happened and now you want a pay day.
Sure you can sue facebook, but I pray they bury you in court, then counter sue and win for the legal costs.
It's not facebook's fault. I'm sure they will remove the offending profile if you ask though. If you want to go after someone, how about you go after the people who are actually harassing your son and not the company with deep pockets.
Reply:obviously you can't sue them. but if you want to keep asking the same question over and over again i wonder who's beef this really is...yours or your son's. Just go ahead and try to sue them and quit trying to find approval and sympathy.
Reply:no but facebook can find the person who made it and u can sue them
Reply:I think you would have to sue the person who actually created the account on the basis of harassment, but I don't think facebook is at fault.
Reply:I can't even imagine what your son must be going through and especially at that age. I advice you to deal with it in a a clever way when it comes to his stupid classmates who don't know better. Whenever someone makes fun of him, he can shut their mouth by saying, whatever makes you happy or today i am gay, tomorrow I am straight I am not afraid to experiment or something similar. Right away it puts the other person down indirectly. What these bullies enjoy is making fun of a person and not getting a response. What do you think? As goes for facebook, it will definitely be an interesting case demonstrating how a network can be a negative asset. This is indirect sexual harassment. Try contacting them and see what they say if they refuse to talk to you, definitely file a lawsuit. Best of luck with everything.
Reply:http://privacylaw.proskauer.com/2007/10/...
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/2006...
http://www.amw.com/safety/?p=252
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTo...
Ma'am you are correct in wanting to protect your son. It's not fair that he is consistantly being harrassed online. I think you should consult a lawyer to see exactly how to proceed. In most cases consultations are free. Check into it. I have provided some links for you to read up on what your child may be going through.
Reply:wow that's terrible. :-( i hope he feels better soon and who ever did this is caught!
Hickeys
Someone other than my son, was allowed by Facebook to create an ID that basically caused my son to be extremely hurt. They then proceeded to link to friends and people that know him to further. Whether this was a simple prank or not, to put up a sight that indicates that my 13yr old is gay and that seeks to demean him in front of his friends and others that may or may not know him is very damaging to a young teen. This may even have been done by someone that he assumes is his friend..it may not. The school is helping, but I don't want my son to end up like the Meier's daughter.
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition...
I AM NOT PRIVY OR BOUND BY FACEBOOKS TERMS OF USE AS I AM NOT A MEMBER OF FACEBOOK...what do you think?
Can I sue Facebook for the emotional stress my son is going through due to an embarassing fake profile?
What do I think? I think you are what is wrong with society. Something bad happened and now you want a pay day.
Sure you can sue facebook, but I pray they bury you in court, then counter sue and win for the legal costs.
It's not facebook's fault. I'm sure they will remove the offending profile if you ask though. If you want to go after someone, how about you go after the people who are actually harassing your son and not the company with deep pockets.
Reply:obviously you can't sue them. but if you want to keep asking the same question over and over again i wonder who's beef this really is...yours or your son's. Just go ahead and try to sue them and quit trying to find approval and sympathy.
Reply:no but facebook can find the person who made it and u can sue them
Reply:I think you would have to sue the person who actually created the account on the basis of harassment, but I don't think facebook is at fault.
Reply:I can't even imagine what your son must be going through and especially at that age. I advice you to deal with it in a a clever way when it comes to his stupid classmates who don't know better. Whenever someone makes fun of him, he can shut their mouth by saying, whatever makes you happy or today i am gay, tomorrow I am straight I am not afraid to experiment or something similar. Right away it puts the other person down indirectly. What these bullies enjoy is making fun of a person and not getting a response. What do you think? As goes for facebook, it will definitely be an interesting case demonstrating how a network can be a negative asset. This is indirect sexual harassment. Try contacting them and see what they say if they refuse to talk to you, definitely file a lawsuit. Best of luck with everything.
Reply:http://privacylaw.proskauer.com/2007/10/...
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/2006...
http://www.amw.com/safety/?p=252
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTo...
Ma'am you are correct in wanting to protect your son. It's not fair that he is consistantly being harrassed online. I think you should consult a lawyer to see exactly how to proceed. In most cases consultations are free. Check into it. I have provided some links for you to read up on what your child may be going through.
Reply:wow that's terrible. :-( i hope he feels better soon and who ever did this is caught!
Hickeys
Should I get a facebook?
All of my friends have facebooks and I'm leaving for college at the end of the summer. Should I get a facebook to keep in touch with my friends better; they are all going across the country for college.
Or is getting a facebook a trap?
I've never had a myspace or anything just because I always try to be a non conformist, so is getting a facebook conforming or is it something that I should just get and shut up?
Should I get a facebook?
I think you're doing the right thing by not getting into facebook or myspace. If your friends are close enough then I'm sure you'll keep in touch. If they're not, then who really cares. Facebook and myspace become addictions and in the end only tend to cause conflict between people. Then once you get a gf, it's like WTF WHO IS SHE!
Reply:It's a good way to keep in touch.
hahaha im friends with some of my kindergarten friends,
but it causes drama.
i changed schools because watever its a long story
but i hate facebook
its the worst
Reply:Facebook is alright. I, personally don't use it much because it's a bit confusing. If you're going to try and keep in touch with your friends, perhaps get a myspace. It's a bit easier to use and you should be able to understand it fairly quickly
Reply:Yes. I have a Myspace and Facebook. I have to say Facebook is way better! It has a lot more features and not as many ways to get a hacked profile like Myspace. Also its a great way to get in touch with old friends from school and stay associated with friends you have now.
Reply:Depends.
I'm a web programmer and I spent quite a bit of time online. My friends also spend quite a bit of time online as well. I signed up for a facebook almost 2 years after I had finished college, so being in college really isn't a prereq.
If you like sharing photos with friends, scrapbooking, leaving notes for your friend etc, then it would be a good idea. Elsewise, you won't die if you don't have a facebook.
Reply:yess all people is doing it
Or is getting a facebook a trap?
I've never had a myspace or anything just because I always try to be a non conformist, so is getting a facebook conforming or is it something that I should just get and shut up?
Should I get a facebook?
I think you're doing the right thing by not getting into facebook or myspace. If your friends are close enough then I'm sure you'll keep in touch. If they're not, then who really cares. Facebook and myspace become addictions and in the end only tend to cause conflict between people. Then once you get a gf, it's like WTF WHO IS SHE!
Reply:It's a good way to keep in touch.
hahaha im friends with some of my kindergarten friends,
but it causes drama.
i changed schools because watever its a long story
but i hate facebook
its the worst
Reply:Facebook is alright. I, personally don't use it much because it's a bit confusing. If you're going to try and keep in touch with your friends, perhaps get a myspace. It's a bit easier to use and you should be able to understand it fairly quickly
Reply:Yes. I have a Myspace and Facebook. I have to say Facebook is way better! It has a lot more features and not as many ways to get a hacked profile like Myspace. Also its a great way to get in touch with old friends from school and stay associated with friends you have now.
Reply:Depends.
I'm a web programmer and I spent quite a bit of time online. My friends also spend quite a bit of time online as well. I signed up for a facebook almost 2 years after I had finished college, so being in college really isn't a prereq.
If you like sharing photos with friends, scrapbooking, leaving notes for your friend etc, then it would be a good idea. Elsewise, you won't die if you don't have a facebook.
Reply:yess all people is doing it
Im looking for a girl ... but not just any girl?
aight, so first lemme just say that im not looking to pick up girls on yahoo answers, but i'd like to meet some attractive looking girls (that are my age) + (be honest about looks, its not that im so shallow or anything, but its more interesting that way), because the ones at my school aren't cutting it.
it'd be cool to get some new emails of girls i can chat with. my email is: ciuby_jason@hotmail.com
second, please dont report the question!!! someone did last time, and its really annoying, cause im an honest person!!
about me:
- im 17
- athletic (very) = hockey!!
- Canadian!!! baby
- smart (very)
- not to tall 5 foot 6 range
- nice bod (if u'd be willing to exchange photos, facebooks, u'd see what i mean)
thats all u need to know for now!
Im looking for a girl ... but not just any girl?
You sound alot like my type and sound like a sweetheart...only thing is that i'm taller than you (5'7)
(You really should not be looking 4 girls on Yahoo....peace!)
Reply:Make a myspace account and meet people there. This isn't a place for it.
Reply:where is the question here?
Reply:i think you are looking toooo hard .
Reply:you sure as **** dont sound like someone who's "not trying to pick up girls on yahoo answers"
I'd say thats exactly what you're trying to do
also, how shallow are you? "the girls at my school aren't cutting it." might be news to you, but if you expect perfection from other people, they start to expect it from you.
and you sound far from perfect (not to mention a TINY bit desperate)
Reply:Do I know you? ahaha
Reply:hey nice title, (i used the same thing only it was foor guys.)
it'd be cool to get some new emails of girls i can chat with. my email is: ciuby_jason@hotmail.com
second, please dont report the question!!! someone did last time, and its really annoying, cause im an honest person!!
about me:
- im 17
- athletic (very) = hockey!!
- Canadian!!! baby
- smart (very)
- not to tall 5 foot 6 range
- nice bod (if u'd be willing to exchange photos, facebooks, u'd see what i mean)
thats all u need to know for now!
Im looking for a girl ... but not just any girl?
You sound alot like my type and sound like a sweetheart...only thing is that i'm taller than you (5'7)
(You really should not be looking 4 girls on Yahoo....peace!)
Reply:Make a myspace account and meet people there. This isn't a place for it.
Reply:where is the question here?
Reply:i think you are looking toooo hard .
Reply:you sure as **** dont sound like someone who's "not trying to pick up girls on yahoo answers"
I'd say thats exactly what you're trying to do
also, how shallow are you? "the girls at my school aren't cutting it." might be news to you, but if you expect perfection from other people, they start to expect it from you.
and you sound far from perfect (not to mention a TINY bit desperate)
Reply:Do I know you? ahaha
Reply:hey nice title, (i used the same thing only it was foor guys.)
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