Sorry. I didn't like it for the same reasons I didn't like Friendster. I was getting friend requests from scary people and people I don't talk to for a reason. These sites feel like a really big open bedroom window facing a busy street that is filled with weirdos who want to hang out with me. I don't need any more friends and I'm not in a band and I get enough face time with strangers by working in a bar.
Think about how searchable my name is. I don't even use the full name online because of this. I would also discourage all of you from using it too. I have a crazy ex-girlfriend from high school that stalks me from time to time. It's weird.
I also want to spend less time on the internet and more time on books and looking around. That's one reason I like bowling. You get prolonged periods of time doing one zen-like thing and it's quite rewarding. Try imagining what your life was like before the rampaging internet. What did you do to fill time? How long could you ponder a thought without hitting Google? How's your memory? Remember when you could memorize 30 or 40 phone numbers? I can recall exactly four. Mine, Dad's, work and Dart Bowl.
Good post. I still remember your Dad's number from when you lived there, but it's stupid easy.
Posted by: Joolie | February 03, 2009 at 04:00 AM
I don't know why I capitalized "Dad." What the hell, he deserves it.
Posted by: Joolie | February 03, 2009 at 04:01 AM
His number changed. It was kinda sad.
Posted by: roo roo | February 03, 2009 at 04:33 AM
I can remember mine, Dan's house, and my parents, who have had the same number since before I was born. I'm on Facebook vacation this week, it was too much of a time suck and not only do I have fitness-related plans, but I completely updated my LibraryThing and there are about 300 books I haven't finished reading. So there is stuff to do, and the weather's turning. Luddites unite! Wait, this is a blog...
Posted by: chew | February 04, 2009 at 12:16 AM
Well, I have a job that keeps me outside for prolonged periods of time, often in areas with no cellphone reception.
I also have a weird memory, and while I probably can't remember most newer phone numbers because I just store them in my phone, I can still remember my phone number from when I lived in Ohio from age 6-10. And my address, as well as the address before.
Posted by: JLowe | February 05, 2009 at 04:09 PM
I have that too, JLowe, even though I'm terrible with numbers otherwise. 15314 Ripplestream, Houston, Texas 713-537-1046! Is how you could reach me if it were 1982.
Posted by: Joolie | February 06, 2009 at 02:48 AM
Actually, I'm the one who killed your Facebook page. That's why I have MURDERZ tattooed across my stomach in large, gothic letters.
The only phone numbers I can remember is Dan's at home (awwww). I can remember a couple of addresses, but that's it.
I can remember scads and scads of context numbers, what they contained, and other things they were related to though.
I think I should talk more in Roone's comments. talk talk talk. me me me. yeah.
Posted by: Colleen | February 07, 2009 at 01:36 PM
Aw, everybody knows my home phone by heart.
Posted by: Dan | February 09, 2009 at 08:49 PM
I just wanna walk...right out of this world...cause everyone knows...Dan's number by heart....
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