Facebook

[Mark Mandel]

I agree with Trevor. And in addition to the "push vs. pull" argument, I find Facebook very distracting. It is hard to get out of once I get into it. There are also many privacy concerns, which can be addressed by changing a multitude of settings... and then paying attention to the warnings as new holes are found and new settings added or changed to address them. Facebook is fine for social networking for those who like it. Personally, I go to parties and clubs to relax, not to do my work; and Facebook is like a party in a loud club with flashing lights and dozens of conversations challenging my focus.

Mark Mandel

On 11.09.16, at 5:16 AM, Trevor Jenkins wrote:

> Personally, I don't do Facebook (or any of the bandwagon social networks). For me it isn't "easier", email is sent to me without me having to do anything, Facebook (and the others) require me to actively go to their website. It's push versus pull, in technical jargon. So it isn't easier because these things demand that I make a conscious decision rather than simply relying upon an automated system sending me messages.
> 
> Regards, Trevor.


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