My Facebook experience

Facebook has emerged as one of the most engaging social networking online platforms for me. I have been a member of Facebook since a long time, however, it was only in March 2008 that I started using Facebook seriously to expand my social network. Within this past year, my social network has grown considerably – I am connected with over 218 friends on Facebook. My social network on Facebook includes friends I have known in real life – my school, college and university friends, friends I have known socially, members of my extended family, my co-workers and my Professors. However, my network on Facebook also includes people who have approached me on Facebook for friendship – some I have met but there are a few who I have never met. I also have some requests pending because at times I am not sure if I should add people I don’t know. So I am sending messages to people who approach me for friendship on facebook without an introduction. 

Until now, I have mostly used Facebook for uploading fotos and albums to share with family and friends. I am almost fotoblogging – changing my profile pic and activities pics almost every week. I am also updating my status messages regularly and sometimes I get interesting comments on my status messages. I have yet to start importing my blog posts on Facebook which I am planning to do shortly. So I haven’t really written a lot of notes on Facebook.

On Facebook, I have also added fanpages of various filmmakers, authors and political leaders who have made an impression on me. I have also become a member of various groups of different kinds, however, to acknowledge, although I am a member of various groups, I have rarely posted or commented on any of the group pages. As of now I have just been a spectator to various group activities.

Overall, I can say that I have found my Facebook experience very useful and interesting. I think the most value I have received from Facebook has been in terms of expanding my social network and maintaining my social network of friends, family, and co-workers. Now that I am using Facebook for social networking quite successfully, I am wondering what other ways there are to enhance my Facebook experience. Your suggestions and ideas are welcome!!!