Comments on: Friend Request

By: Jeff S

Jeff S — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:26:06 +0000

And if you didn’t believe in Fairy Tales or Love Stories before, read our Facebook story on our wedding website http://www.ewedding.com/sites/merrittshaw/

You may change your mind.

Thanks to all of the bloggers of Fiftyisthenew……you played a huge part in this miracle!

By: Jeff S

Jeff S — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:32:11 +0000

Thanks for the idea and support Prudence. Where is the petition? Even if he can’t ante up for the honeymoon, I’ll gladly accept the cash equivilent!

By: Cathy

Cathy — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:18:35 +0000

dearpru, I say “aye aye” to the honeymoon plan. Zuckerberg (who is all of 25 years old) has a $6.5 billion company. I recently read that Facebook is valued higher than CBS, Discovery Communications and Macy’s. So a month-long honeymoon with private yacht and crew should be just a drop in the bucket. Now that’s what I call “friend”ly.

By: dearpru

dearpru — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:00:58 +0000

All who think that Mark Zuckerberg (CEO and cofounder of FB) should offer pay for Jeff and his bride’s month-long honeymoon on the Greek island of their choice say “aye.”

By: Cathy

Cathy — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:22:49 +0000

Jeff, your story is one of my favorite Facebook tales and just one of the wondrous, positive ripples from the splash—that pebble in the water, that is Fifty is the New… Congrats for jumping in Jeff, I’m thrilled it worked out so well. Yay!

By: Jeff S

Jeff S — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:42:46 +0000

Because of Cathy’s article last year, I joined Facebook, even though I never thought I would. It allows me to stay in touch with my children, since they don’t always return calls or emails. But I am most thankful for Facebook in that, I have been reconnected with someone I hadn’t seen in almost 40 years. We will be married Saturday July 18th. Thank you Facebook.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:58:55 +0000

I’ve been on Facebook for about two years now. An early adopter for the over 50 set, I did it for work. I still think of it as my work account, thus I don’t put that much personal info, photos or the like. I agree with Rosemary, the FB fan groups for non-profits, causes or good social documentaries are a fantastic way to learn and support good causes. Seeing what friends are following, like-minded folks, and experiencing great links to articles and such—that’s what I use Facebook for.

When it comes to social media, I think one has to set boundaries. We are not teenagers and we don’t have to “tell all”. I have no problem ignoring a friend request. And as far as “friending” the younger folk, I feel honored to be my 20-yr-old niece’s friend, but frankly, I prefer not to look at what she’s up to, but have her tell me in person.