My Facebook entry Explained

Haven't been here for a while as there has really been nothing too significant to tell....until now.

I made a statment on Facebook the other day..."I don't need profanity on my Facebook, and I don't need to hear your political views, so if you disappear as a friend, take it personally, because it is".

On Profanity....I use it, when appropriate.  It emphasizes a point.  It can be humourous.  It can be attention getting, but one has to pick and choose the moment.  I don't use it as a normal part of conversation.  Hell, I have been known to go a whole 10 minutes without use of the "F" word.  I do find it offense at inappropriate times and conditions.  I do not find it appropriate on Facebook.  My wife and children read my Facebook and I do not need them subjected to profanity just for the sake of it.  I am not speaking of the "lighter side" of profanity, but the heavy duty side.  So, if you find the need to use some of the "F" and "C" words on your Facebook, the only way I can stop them showing up on mine is to delete you as a friend.



I don't consider Facebook to be a political soap box....if you do, then you are history.

People who know me, know that I have very strong views on a number of issues.  Those that know me and do not agree with my views, tend to stay away from those topics.  It is just common sense...do not discuss religion or politics with friends.  A rule I choose to abide by...most of the time.  I will never initiate a conversation on those subjects, but have been known to vigourously jump in should the chance arrive.   This, believe me, is not a pretty sight.

If you think it is OK for them to build a Mosque at Ground Zero....keep it to yourself.  If you think that Arizona's immigration laws are discriminatory....keep it to yourself.  If you think the Canadian government should let a boat load of illegal refugees "Tamil Tigers" into this country....keep it to yourself. 

Facebook is for friends.   If I want profanity I can watch TV.  If I want politics I can read a paper or go to one of thousands of other websites.  I just want to converse with friends.