College Students and the Facebook: A Growing Trend

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the use and popularity of Facebook among college students, including experiences with the platform, challenges in registration, and social interactions within the network. Participants share personal anecdotes and inquire about the functionalities of Facebook, particularly in the context of college life.

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  • Exploratory
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  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express excitement about joining Facebook and connecting with friends from college.
  • Others mention difficulties in registering due to email address issues, particularly distinguishing between student and faculty accounts.
  • There are inquiries about the functionalities of Facebook, such as the meaning of "poking" someone, which remains unclear to many.
  • Several participants share their experiences of being pressured by friends to join Facebook, with mixed feelings about its value.
  • Some express skepticism about the platform's appeal, particularly for older users or those not engaged in college life.
  • Participants discuss the limitations of viewing profiles from different universities, noting that friendship is required to access certain information.
  • There is a humorous tone in some exchanges, particularly regarding the age of users and the idea of creating a Facebook group for Physics Forums members.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion contains a variety of perspectives, with no clear consensus on the value of Facebook or the ease of registration. Participants share differing experiences and opinions about the platform's functionalities and social dynamics.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention specific email address formats that may affect registration, highlighting the potential for confusion regarding eligibility based on institutional affiliation.

Who May Find This Useful

College students exploring social networking, individuals interested in online community dynamics, and those curious about the intersection of technology and social interactions in academic settings.

  • #61
i have myspace but the site is so buggy. it asks you for your password only about 30 times a day; i read it's a javascript worm. those two site owners made a lot of money on that site and they branched off to start other businesses rather than focus on making their site better and more secure.
 
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  • #62
gravenewworld said:
Ah come now E, you know I was just joking. Seriously though, if you don't know what facebook is by now, you would probably feel strange using it. It would be like a 40 year old guy at a college bar trying to pick up girls.
as graveneworld manages to dig himself in even deeper
 
  • #63
The_Professional said:
those two site owners made a lot of money on that site and they branched off to start other businesses rather than focus on making their site better and more secure.


Guess the owners are smarter then 99% of their clientel :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
  • #64
Pengwuino said:
Guess the owners are smarter then 99% of their clientel :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:


Given the average myspace page, so are dung beetles.
 
  • #65
Hmm, there was an article about Facebook in our school newspaper today. Our school is now allowing access to Facebook from the local computers again. I guess they blocked facebook.com because the school felt that the security on facebook.com was not up to par, but I guess it is now fixed, or at least sufficient.
Here is the article if anyone is interested:
http://www.dailylobo.com/media/paper344/news/2006/01/23/News/Web-Site.Can.Show.Its.Face.Again.At.Unm-1493565.shtml?norewrite&sourcedomain=www.dailylobo.com

hmmm, they seem to want you to register, bah.
 
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