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Parents and other old people on Facebook

Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:14 pm
by Ollie Saunders
I set up facebook accounts for both my parents. They wanted to see what I'm up to and I figured my profile on facebook would be pretty good. None of them have used it for anything though. They have no profile pictures and no activity. How could I encourage them to start using it properly? One of the things that bother them is the sacrifice of privacy .

Re: Parents and other old people on Facebook

Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:24 pm
by Kieran Huggins
Easy: I'll friend them and start tagging compromising pictures of you. I might resort to photoshop.

They'll be stalking you in no time! (just like Meg's mom)

Re: Parents and other old people on Facebook

Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:26 pm
by alex.barylski
I got my mom on facebook. Created the account, gave her the basic low down on what it is and how it works...

No privacy concerns though, I think by default Facebook makes your account private, only viewable for your friends list people.

I had her look up a couple cousins and girls from work, etc...now she checks it about once a week.