The Facebook status update

Posted on November 5, 2007
Filed Under Ideas & Philosophy |

Down here in the wilds of Cornwall (well, Newquay…) where I hardly know anyone - not well enough to suggest going to the pub on a Tuesday evening for no particular reason - I rely on social networks such as Facebook and forum sites to keep me in touch with friends and family. My mum’s on Facebook because it is one of the easiest ways she can track and communciate with her children scattered across the world.

People take the piss out of the Facebook status because most people complete it with the most seemingly trivial stuff. Adrian is…..going to bed early. Gurinder is…. annoyed that her bus was late this morning. Josh is…. back in Telford. My sister once updated her status with “Caroline is yes she is!” A joyful (I assume) affirmation of existence.

Recently I haven’t been updating my status as often as I was wont to do. But I have been wondering what message this sends to people who know me. Have they noticed? Do they care?

This was prompted by a post from Grant McCraken’s thoughtful blog showing that we might be underestimating the power of the Facebook status.

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4 Responses to “The Facebook status update”

  1. Kelly on November 6th, 2007 6:51 pm

    Found your site so helpful, we are coming down to newquay on Friday to look for a place to live and drop out too!! Also setting up a new business, but I’m pregnant too, so lots to think about.
    I’d rather not use an agent to find a property, so was pleased to see your links to choc box and local paper. Good for you, love to see others breaking out and going for what they really want!!
    Best wishes Kelly, Tony and Bump xx

  2. sally on November 6th, 2007 6:55 pm

    Hey, lots of luck! Good time of year for property hunting, it’s nice and quiet.

  3. Belle on November 9th, 2007 10:40 pm

    Hey!
    Were an all girl surf team based in the south west.
    If you ever fancy hooking up for a say in the surf let us know!
    Take it EZ!
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  4. sally on November 10th, 2007 2:10 am

    Cheers, thanks for dropping by!

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