CreamyGoodness
Well-Known Member
Don't worry, I'm not posting anything political or involving religion. Instead, I am going to argue against posting ANYTHING regarding a political or religious issue of any type and calibre. I will begin with a little description of myself, so you all know where I am coming from.
As most of you know, my name is James. I'm 32 years old. Long gone are my college days, where I thought I could save the world if only I could post a whitty enough AIM away message. While I am passionate about what I believe in, I am too broke to donate money to causes, and I have no time or energy to march, protest, picket, or strike. I am the 99%, but I Occupy a desk wearing a tie. I am not religious, but understand why others might be. I am still finding my way spiritually, and that is a road I will have to walk alone.
Now, when I get home, I look at my feed. Currently there are 167 people on it. One is my father, my m-i-l and s-i-l are there, my wife, and a few close friends. Of everyone else, I would say 40% I would have to think REALLY hard who the hell they are. Did I go to middle school with you? Did I date your friend sophmore year? Did I maybe work with you years ago? What I do know is if you are in this 40% catagory, I have a zero tolerance policy for politics and religion. If you post something inflammatory, and I disagree even vaguely with you, you're gone. Hasta luego, have a nice life. And it was such a shame, because the pictures of your dog and baby whatshisname were so cute.
To the other 60%, and I'm looking right at a picture of my father when I say this, I want to drop a little truth. Posting politics or religion on facebook is a complete and utter waste of time. Let me repeat, a complete and utter waste of time. You are better off counting the tiles on your bathroom floor, watching porn, or playing Angry Birds. You are better off reading THIS STUPID POST. The reason for this can be summed up below, with three possible outcomes.
1) Your "audience" agrees. You have posted "facts" and "statistics" that appear to back up your case... because those reading already agreed to begin with. They dont feel the need to fact check whether or not President Obama is a socialist or Vice President Cheney had a homosexual affair with the King of Saudi Arabia because they already believe President Obama or Dick Cheney are the devil. This is a stroke job, and it is wasted effort.
2) Your "audience" disagrees. They are willing to argue too! Got a Bible verse that forbids shaving your head with a straight razor? They have one where Joshua was clearly shaving his head with a straight razor. If you were a good Christian you would have known that. Think it's unconstitutional for school districts to pull french fries that have been cooked using squirrel fat off the lunch menu? They have the ruling of an obscure supreme court case from 1814 that CLEARLY states you can serve any squirrel related byproducts to school children. So do your research before you post and shut up. Oh yeah, and f' you... you Socialist. Or maybe it just hits too close to home because his mother died in a freak squirrel-fat schmorgasborg accident, you insensitive prick.
Once again, you've accomplished nothing. Worse than nothing, in fact. Some of your "friends" are now upset, and most of them have dug their heels in. They are now going to eat the HELL out of squirrel-fat-fried french fries and by God if you try to take them away from their kids you had better be carrying a legally registered firearm not purchased at a gun show.
or:
3) Your "audience" is made up of gnomes, unicorns and faeries. They are a clean slate, and you can reach them with your news and data, and they can now form an informed opinion. Thank GOD for you, because these people would not have learned who Ron Paul was or they wouldnt know that you can donate to President Obama's campaign to end marriage inequality or that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior or that Chris Christie can be convinced to be Mitt Romney's running mate if you write him at this email... The problem is... THESE PEOPLE DO NOT EXIST! There isnt a person over 23 who doesnt have their mind fully made up about their political leanings. Even if they are actively seeking spiritual enlightenment, they arent going to get it from a picture of the Virgin Mary in a piece of toast that you post on facebook. Once again you are wasting your time.
So... yeah... there's my rant. Don't waste your time. Facebook is, and should always be for posting old music videos, pictures of your new tattoo, and yet another picture of baby whatshisname and your adorable dog.
*Sigh* It will pass.
As most of you know, my name is James. I'm 32 years old. Long gone are my college days, where I thought I could save the world if only I could post a whitty enough AIM away message. While I am passionate about what I believe in, I am too broke to donate money to causes, and I have no time or energy to march, protest, picket, or strike. I am the 99%, but I Occupy a desk wearing a tie. I am not religious, but understand why others might be. I am still finding my way spiritually, and that is a road I will have to walk alone.
Now, when I get home, I look at my feed. Currently there are 167 people on it. One is my father, my m-i-l and s-i-l are there, my wife, and a few close friends. Of everyone else, I would say 40% I would have to think REALLY hard who the hell they are. Did I go to middle school with you? Did I date your friend sophmore year? Did I maybe work with you years ago? What I do know is if you are in this 40% catagory, I have a zero tolerance policy for politics and religion. If you post something inflammatory, and I disagree even vaguely with you, you're gone. Hasta luego, have a nice life. And it was such a shame, because the pictures of your dog and baby whatshisname were so cute.
To the other 60%, and I'm looking right at a picture of my father when I say this, I want to drop a little truth. Posting politics or religion on facebook is a complete and utter waste of time. Let me repeat, a complete and utter waste of time. You are better off counting the tiles on your bathroom floor, watching porn, or playing Angry Birds. You are better off reading THIS STUPID POST. The reason for this can be summed up below, with three possible outcomes.
1) Your "audience" agrees. You have posted "facts" and "statistics" that appear to back up your case... because those reading already agreed to begin with. They dont feel the need to fact check whether or not President Obama is a socialist or Vice President Cheney had a homosexual affair with the King of Saudi Arabia because they already believe President Obama or Dick Cheney are the devil. This is a stroke job, and it is wasted effort.
2) Your "audience" disagrees. They are willing to argue too! Got a Bible verse that forbids shaving your head with a straight razor? They have one where Joshua was clearly shaving his head with a straight razor. If you were a good Christian you would have known that. Think it's unconstitutional for school districts to pull french fries that have been cooked using squirrel fat off the lunch menu? They have the ruling of an obscure supreme court case from 1814 that CLEARLY states you can serve any squirrel related byproducts to school children. So do your research before you post and shut up. Oh yeah, and f' you... you Socialist. Or maybe it just hits too close to home because his mother died in a freak squirrel-fat schmorgasborg accident, you insensitive prick.
Once again, you've accomplished nothing. Worse than nothing, in fact. Some of your "friends" are now upset, and most of them have dug their heels in. They are now going to eat the HELL out of squirrel-fat-fried french fries and by God if you try to take them away from their kids you had better be carrying a legally registered firearm not purchased at a gun show.
or:
3) Your "audience" is made up of gnomes, unicorns and faeries. They are a clean slate, and you can reach them with your news and data, and they can now form an informed opinion. Thank GOD for you, because these people would not have learned who Ron Paul was or they wouldnt know that you can donate to President Obama's campaign to end marriage inequality or that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior or that Chris Christie can be convinced to be Mitt Romney's running mate if you write him at this email... The problem is... THESE PEOPLE DO NOT EXIST! There isnt a person over 23 who doesnt have their mind fully made up about their political leanings. Even if they are actively seeking spiritual enlightenment, they arent going to get it from a picture of the Virgin Mary in a piece of toast that you post on facebook. Once again you are wasting your time.
So... yeah... there's my rant. Don't waste your time. Facebook is, and should always be for posting old music videos, pictures of your new tattoo, and yet another picture of baby whatshisname and your adorable dog.
*Sigh* It will pass.
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