Facebook has redefined the way we connect with our friends. It has changed so much and here’s a list of applications I enjoy playing with.
On Facebook or FB as its more popularly known, I have connected with people I have not met in the last 15 years. I have found people I had felt I would never meet again. And I have been surprised many a time by a friend request from some one I don’t know from adam!
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I’ve had heaps of fun on FB and these applications listed below have been a major reason for the good times I’ve had.
Word Twist
There is nothing like challenging a friend to a game of word twist and pitting your brains against theirs! As a lover of word games this online version gets tw thumbs up from me.
Birthday Reminders
Never forget another friend’s birthday ever again. Even if you forget to check the reminder the number of wall posts on your friends’s wall will remind you to wish them.
The Daily Tarot Card
This single card message from the Tarot deck is a great application. It gives you your day’s guidance in a simple unobstrusive manner. Being a Tarot reader I get amazed at its accuracy at times.
The Hugs and Smiles
Even if they are virtual they do the trick to cheer me up. A virtual hug or smile is better than no hug or smile at all. Plus the different variations available are such great fun to try out.
Notes
This feature allows you to write about what you care and share it with everyone online. It even allows you to link up your latest blog post to the FB profile. Really cool feature.
The IQ and other Online Quiz
So many types that you can take, from your favourite disney character to your personality type. See what your friend’s results are and laugh at your own. Some totally off beat others so very pertinent. Its a great feature.
Charity Causes
One is always hunting for a good charitable cause to contribute to. With FB its simple to contribute as much you want and in such an easy step. I love this feature. Spending money online never felt so good.
Uno
The card game that I grew up on. It has its online version on FB. Its still in Beta and does hang the computer at times, but I still enjoy a game or two when I have the time.
Photos
You get to see the latest snaps from every one. The kids, the birthday celebrations, the anniversaries or just some holiday snaps. Great fun to share and comment on.
Status Updates
Save the best for last! Just giving vent to how you are feeling “at the moment” and getting instant feedback from your friends. How cool is that? No way a phone call could do that!
So here’s my pick of FB what’s your favourite feature?
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June 9th, 2009 at 6:16 am
I’m an FB rookie. Yesterday I found a person I was looking for but I believe I was lucky. So far I haven’t gotten beyond “friend search.”
June 9th, 2009 at 7:25 am
FB is quite popular all over. I find I’m to busy to go in there much but do enjoy looking at the photos of friends when I get the chance. Greata article Cashmere
June 9th, 2009 at 7:48 am
Not so active in FB but 3 days ago when i opened my account, wow, a long lost best friend of mine did manage to find me after about more than 2 decades we’ve never had any updates from each other.
at times its good to be in some popular social networking site and open and check them once in a while, who knows whom you may find.
June 9th, 2009 at 9:21 am
I was a facebook addict! Now I’m in rehab…
June 9th, 2009 at 9:45 am
I don’t do a lot of social networking. However, I got a surprise with my facebook account…I may have located a relative! My great-grandfather’s name was unusual enough that it is unlikely that this person is not actually a part of my family tree.
June 9th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
All the applications drive me mad these days!!! Apart from Bejewelled Blitz maybe….!
June 9th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
That’s such a great find…an unknown side to the family perhaps? Have you spoken with them Daisy?
Lostash I know some very irritating applications as well on facebook. Next topic!
June 10th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Thanks for this info. I may contact you as soon as I get a chance. Maybe you can help me unerstand FB so I can get active on it also. Wise post!
July 14th, 2009 at 12:39 am
So far I am FB free but thanks for the insight. However, soon I feel I will be one with you. Somehow you can’t fight FB forever.