Anti-social Networking

Clearly a typo

2009-10-23T11:39:00.000-07:00

AT posts some good news, and look what happens:

So, clearly President Obama declared this month "Artstober", not "Artsober". Two people immediately jump on the typo, shooting off at a tangent that hamstrings the initial good news with record speed. When AT tries to correct the mistake, it's too late.

Never give someone a soapbox

2009-10-19T14:19:00.000-07:00

Sonoma County has a Facebook page. From time to time, they ask for feedback from 'friends' for their publicity and for other articles. As you will see from the initial posting, they were looking for "fun facts"--which is different, I would think, from "things you like" or "things to do". Apparently the 'friends' of Sonoma County don't think the way I do. (Surprise, surprise.) This is a huge post, but there was too much good stuff here to edit it:

Right off, you can see how many asses we have in the corral here. Most of them are of the variety I mentioned in the intro--"I like to do such and so" instead of "Luther Burbank developed the Gravenstein apple here." But there are some key highlights not to be missed:

Post #2 likes the "friendly people". Like the guy who says, "Sonoma people, not Sonoma County." Yeah, the same guy who goes on to say, "The only thing to complain about are the gangs that are getting closer from Agua Caliente." And of course the woman who passive-aggresively referred to the gang guy as "Debbie Downer". Otherwise, friendly people. Pretty much.

With its first reply, Sonoma County changes from target to ass itself, by jumping on the diverging track with everyone else. ("One of my faves is Jack London state park." Was there a fact in that statement somewhere?)

Two posts after "Jack London", we find one of the greatest things about Sonoma County, ever: the Philadelphia Phillies. (Wha?) "Phillies in 5! Go Phils!"

Apparently, a fun fact about Sonoma County is that posters there like free advertising. Whether you make bread, movies, or run a restaurant, this is apparently THE post to place your free marketing.

And finally, the best for last: "Sonoma? Humm...great place to begin an affair. I did...haven't regretted it since!!!" Now THAT is a 'fun fact' I didn't know.

"Born free", or "born again"?

2009-10-16T12:12:00.000-07:00

PBS posted a photo submission competition for the cutest wild animals picture, with this image as a sample. Check the oversharing that follows by the very first poster:

Whoa--a shout out to her peeps, with a special naming of the baby, then praise to the Lord. Is she accepting an Oscar, or excited about the competition? Perhaps something completely different. (BTW, if you are 'friends' with PBS, the link to this status is here. I highly recommend you read the rest of the comments--it just gets funnier from here down.)

Masochists

2009-10-12T23:09:00.000-07:00

JF is having a bad week, and it's only two work days in. Check the compassion from his friends:

Three people 'like' this? Perhaps he is unhappy because he has "friends" like these.

Thanks to Jon, for another great submission!

P.S. I love you

2009-10-09T22:05:00.000-07:00

A model of sincerity, D lets the target know she is in her heart. And that is all. Or, wait--that isn't all:

Thanks, Jon, for the submission!

Wrapped around my finger

2009-10-05T12:01:00.000-07:00

Another emergency, but this one in real time--the target posts a status update about her crying newborn:

Just as a point of reference, the ass-in-question is--drumroll, please--the target's sister. A "phase", you say? I don't recall losing a finger as part of my growing up, but if that's how they do it in your house...

Someone's undersensitive

2009-10-02T12:39:00.000-07:00

The backstory behind this one is that the status poster had just had a fire in his house. After frantically putting it out and dealing with the fire department and All Else Entailed with having your house catch fire, he posted this a few days later:

SE, what is it about this that you 'like' so much? Is it that the vacuum broke, that the man's son has clothes that were very likely ruined for good, or the fact that your friend is crying?

Wait, I have a better idea

2009-09-28T12:22:00.000-07:00

In retrospect, I can't decide who is the target in this one--HV or TM:

Whoever is the target on this one, it is pretty clear ES is the shooter. "I know you just said Netflix, but what about this: Netflix!"

Like a Bull in a China Confessional

2009-09-25T15:41:00.000-07:00

GC not only lacks tact, he misses two hints AND a sarcastic warning:

"Just Say Yes" by Nancy Reagan? Pretty sure that was sarcasm, since she said the opposite. But GC missed it--probably searching for a spellcheck function he never discovered. Oh, and btw GC: nice work demolishing someone else's beliefs.

From oblivious to obliviouser

2009-09-21T21:09:00.000-07:00

This one is just great:

EH is oblivious to what is going on, and chooses to call AS out publicly when the status is clearly obscure--probably, one would assume, for a reason. But LJ trumps that oblivion with tactlessness. Et voila! Our first double-ass post.

Wait, before you leave for the party

2009-09-18T12:44:00.000-07:00

Our first side-conversation-tangent:

Ummm...so...yeah. Hey, TMPM? If you want to get in touch with MD, you might want to do it on their page, not on the page of a third party. Or not--I'm sure C wants to read your opinion, too.

Not sure why you even have them on your news feed...

2009-09-14T16:45:00.000-07:00

Three people 'liked' this--one will never, ever know:

MM had time to comment on how they didn't have time, though. Which is nice.

An explosion of hair?

2009-09-11T13:07:00.000-07:00

On the eighth anniversary of the World Trade Center bombings:

Those silly old towers may have fallen down and thousands may have died, but at least RA's hair looks great! Be sure to tell your wife, CK!