You saw WHAT on Facebook?!?

It has been entirely too long since my last blog.  With my abundance of time, I should be blogging- honestly, what else do I have to do?  I had to pick a super appealing topic for my grand reentrance into the world of "A Small Town Southern Girl" blog.  Blogs concerning Facebook have drawn a lot of attention and comments in the past, so I decided to revisit the topic.  This time, I solicited other people's opinions, and with the great commentary I received, it won't be the last time.  This blog once again hits on people's various pet peeves on Facebook.

1.  The whole idea of what I would like to label "Facebook Displays of Affection."  Simply put, please don't.  I can not tell you how many comments I got regarding this issue.  One rule will not even begin to touch every area of Facebook Displays of Affection; it requires subpoints.
          1A.  No mushy, gushy stuff on each other's walls or on your own statues.  Facebook has two phenomenal options to best serve individuals wishing to express their innermost romantic feelings for one another- Facebook messages and Facebook chat.  Both provide more private options.  They save you the embarrassment and everyone else the gagging.
          1B.  I have mentioned this once before.  However, two people mentioned this, so I decided to emphasize it one more time.  If you are not married or engaged, your Facebook status should not say so. If you are not married, you probably should not refer to your significant other has husband or wife- it's, well, stupid.
          1C.  If you and your significant other both have Facebook,  it is not necessary to write on each other's wall everyday.  That is overkill and unnecessary.
          1D.  I believe the ultimate Facebook relationship ridiculous award should be given to anyone that creates a fake Facebook for their significant other.  You have too much time on your hands, and you have serious trust issues.

2.  Relationship statues present an interesting dynamic for a couple.  A lot of people believe that if it's not on Facebook, it is not official!  I, along with many of my friends, believe that "it's complicated" should never be your relationship status.  If your relationship is that complicated, don't kid yourself- it's only a matter of time until you are single.  Also, if one of your friends goes from being "in a relationship" to "single"- you probably should not like it, that's RUDE!

3.  Facebook statuses always cause discussion.  This issue, too, requires multiple subpoints.
          3A.  Do not put every move you make on your status.  No one cares.
          3B.  Do not put what you eat for supper on your status.  That's creepy.
          3C.  Do not update your status every five minutes.  As Clair says, "Take that "ish" to Twitter!"
          3D.  Do not use extremely obscene language on your status.  Young children and people's grandmas may frequent your page.  You don't want to offend them!  Things such as War Damn Eagle are acceptable.  Using words more extreme, probably not acceptable.
          3E.  On that note, do not put up a status one day using the "f" word and one the next day featuring  a Bible verse.  I love people that love Jesus, but I do not love extreme hypocrisy.
          3F.  Do not flip flop between statuses about extreme party habits and your child or children.  This does not get you nominated for Parent of the Year.
          3G.  I understand the "I like it on..." statuses.  This is to promote breast cancer awareness.  If used appropriately, it serves the purpose; however, as always, some people have to make it vulgar and perverted.  Why must you certain people ruin a good thing?

4.  Facebook photos- best way to stalk people ever; requires subpoints.
          4A.  Please do not put trashy pictures online.  If you put trashy pictures online, I hope you get trashy messages.  Regardless of what your friends or baby daddy says, there is such a thing as too much cleavage or too short of a skirt.
          4B.  Also, a pregnancy test is a stick that you tinkle on- it's awesome when it says you are pregnant, but the whole world does not need to see it.
          4C.  If you have pictures of other people's children on your page, post respectfully.  You should not have more pictures than they do.
          4D.  Speaking of children- if you are having a wild party and your child is also present, please do not document this.  Albums featuring beer, cigarettes, and babies scream DHR!
          4E.  Do not set your profile picture to you and another girl if you are in a serious relationship.  Why would anyone even do this?  Apparently someone has in the past.

5.  If you are in a relationship, you should not continually send friend request to random members of the opposite sex.  That's looking for trouble.

6.  I know you might like to Farm or play with your Mafia, but most of us do not care about it at all.  If you consume your time with this type of activity, I am willing to search for you a new hobby.

7.  When you are posting information on Facebook, regardless of what form it is in, tread carefully when it comes to information about other people.  This person might be more private and offended if their business becomes public to the Facebook world.

8.  Do not put your emotional meltdowns on Facebook.  That is your personal business, and although it might feel right at the time, you will probably regret it later.

9.  Keep your family feuds off Facebook.  You have messaging or a telephone for this- other people really do not care about your personal disagreements.

10.  As always, check that grammar and spelling!

I know I have covered a lot of these issues before, but some people just need a refresher!  Remember, I am looking out for everyone's best interest.  Potential employers look at Facebook- what type of impression do you want them to have?  My friends and I look at your Facebook, and we are not really big fans of dramatic and flat out crazy.