Note: all quotations used in this post come from real facebook statuses. If it's yours, I honestly don't apologize.
There are things you can and can't do in real life. For example, you probably wouldn't go up in front of a lecture hall full of a few hundred people and say, "
Swallow bitch there's people starving in Africa." I think I almost threw up when I saw that one on my newsfeed. So what makes it okay to say things like this on facebook?
Essentially, there are certain things you shouldn't do in a facebook status. There might be a computer screen between you and the 600 people reading it, but that doesn't mean you should do any of the following:
1) Pathetic, self-pitying statuses.
"Sometimes I really do just feel invisible. It's like why am I even around?"
"if its true and you are back with her then i'll be crushed... thoughts running through my mind. Fucking time hates me. </3"
First of all, before posting something like this, consider the following: Why am I posting this? Who is this directed towards? Rather than being passive-aggressive, why don't we act like a grown-up and talk directly to that person and address the problem. If this status is referring to one or maybe a few people, your other 600 friends don't need to hear about it.
Second of all, some of your "friends" will feel obligated to comment on this. Will sad faces and "whats wrong?" posts really make you feel better? No. Furthermore, if you respond to these comments and elaborate on how much your life sucks, I can assure you that you're just digging yourself a hole.
2) Improper use of capitalization.
"Love Me, Hate Me, But U Never Will Break Me"
Last Time I Checked, It Wasn't Okay To Make Sentences Like This. Also, why put in the extra effort to keep pressing the shift key? Also included in the umbrella of improper capitalization is ThIs ThInG. It'S sUpEr AnNoYiNg.
3) Asking ridiculous questions that you could probably Google.
"does anyone else know if Kraft mac and Cheese- including easy mac- has MSG in it?"
Nope. No I do not.
4) Things that don't make sense.
"pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, he's just the tailor"
Um.. what?
5) "Truth is"
"because im bored. LMS and I'll give you a truth is. Awessome."
First of all, stop using the acronym LMS. Second of all, I cringe everytime I see a truth is. Last time I checked we weren't still in middle school. Also, awesome*.
6) Profanity.
"You should introduce your upper lip to your bottom lip and shut the fuck up"
Classy. Just remember, your Aunt Ruth probably won't appreciate this, and neither will your future employer.
7) Overly mushy statuses.
"you changed my world with just one smile, you took my heart with just one kiss" {♥} (:"
I mean, if you really want you can text this to your boyfriend, but the rest of us don't care. Thanks.
Sorry if any of this is offensive, it's only my opinion. Stay classy.
