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Comment on Dislike Facebook-based Contests by Diane Tibert

Diane Tibert — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:20:37 +0000

Thanks, Art. While writing it, I thought I was being too harsh, but then maybe I wasn’t harsh enough. I wish these contests would stop, or at least change the need to access profiles and friend’s lists. I ignore the sob stories, too. “If I get 1000 likes, Dad will quit drugs.” I got that one several times. As if someone will quit drugs if their kids get plenty of Likes on the photo. Gosh, I often wonder who believes these things and passes them on.

Thanks, for commenting.

Comment on Dislike Facebook-based Contests by Diane Tibert

Diane Tibert — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:18:18 +0000

Yvonne, like you, something didn’t feel right about these contests. Not until I was asked to vote for someone who entered did I learn they wanted access to my information. I thought it was just a fluke, but when someone else asked me to vote for them in another contest, the same thing happened. I really dislike this because one of the organisations that used this method was 4-H, which as we all know, concerns people from 5 to 22; the age group most vulnerable to providing too much information. Unfortunately, kids don’t think twice about clicking “okay”, not really knowing what they are permitting.

I’m not sure if 4-H was aware of what they were exposing the kids, too, but if they did, they should have used better judgement.

Thanks for commenting.

Comment on Dislike Facebook-based Contests by lattiesbrookwriter

lattiesbrookwriter — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:11:06 +0000

Well put, Diane. Not only do these contests do this, but also these ridiculously easy math questions or spelling challenges or sob stories about some poor unfortunate soul who needs x number of likes to have something good happen to them.
I avoid them all. I have posted this on my facebook page to no avail. Everyday there is a list of these phishing scams.

Comment on Dislike Facebook-based Contests by Yvonne Hertzberger

Yvonne Hertzberger — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:25:53 +0000

I never enter such contests, even though I was unaware just how thay work. Something just didn’t feel right about them. I was aware of them being about numbers but not that you had to give access to your information. Thanks for explaining.

Comment on Dropping Out of the Marathon…for a slower pace by Diane Tibert

Diane Tibert — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:23:00 +0000

Thanks, Phyllis. There are so many roads in life, some good some bad, but even the good ones are not fun if you feel rushed or pressured to compete. I’ve never been a competitor, not that I didn’t play hard, but if I lost a game of baseball, I still had fun playing the game. It has always been about the playing, not the winning for me. I want to return to that feeling with writing, too. I love to write. That is what drives me, not the sales or the need to finish X amount of things in a given time.
Thanks for visiting and sharing your thoughts.

Comment on Has the EU gone completely mad???? Update : Video added. by acflory

acflory — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:04:05 +0000

Yup. I care a lot and yet… I looked away for 2 years. No reality shows or gadgets but it’s the same difference. I really hope this march against Monsanto makes a few more people sit up and take notice.

Comment on Has the EU gone completely mad???? Update : Video added. by Diane Tibert

Diane Tibert — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:43:35 +0000

Yes, apathy. You can take over a country–or control of the world’s seeds–while people are taking care of more ‘important’ stuff like mowing their law, waiting in line for the next generation of gadgets or watching stupid reality shows.

Comment on My Maritime Homesteader Journal by Diane Tibert

Diane Tibert — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:41:42 +0000

Thanks, Darlene. I’ve always wanted to do something like this, so it’s a great way to get myself back into writing. Well, it is geared towards Nova Scotia because the ads are for businesses here as well as the events and club news. But some articles are universal. I’m just learning about permaculture, so as I learn, I’ll share my experience. And the recipe section is also for everyone. So I guess it’s a mixture of Easat Coast and the world. Thanks for dropping by.

Comment on My Maritime Homesteader Journal by Diane Tibert

Diane Tibert — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:38:31 +0000

Busy. Yes. I sometimes wonder where the weeks go. A few more weeks and school will be out and we will be lost in a summer haze. Thanks, Laura.

Comment on Has the EU gone completely mad???? Update : Video added. by acflory

acflory — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:28:20 +0000

And of course, that is exactly what both governments and corporations are banking on… apathy. :/