JoeNewbie Posted September 20, 2008 Posted September 20, 2008 Thanks to Facebook, I was able to reconnect with a bunch of guys I went to high school with. A lot of meaningless people but some of them I was actually good friends with and for one reason or another, we lost touch. I thought Facebook would give us a good opportunity to meet again and have a drink. Despite some promising plans, nothing concrete ever happened, which tells me there was a lack of interest for starters. No big deal, I'm not going to get depressed for a bunch of guys... The one woman I sent a message to replied quickly and actually proposed an activity on a set date. How refreshing! I haven't seen her in many years and I thought that was really cool. So here's my question - are you weirded out when you hear from someone you haven't spoken to in years? Do you ever take the next step and actually meet with them?
lofi_tokyo Posted September 20, 2008 Posted September 20, 2008 I've met up with a few people I've lost touch with over time, all because of facebook... and its gone great! I found at first it was really awkward when we met up - where do you even begin? Of course, you want to catch up on all that has happened, but its hard to know what of details they'll find interesting and what isn't really worth saying. In my experiences, having an activity planned (which it sounds like you do), works great to ease some of that awkwardness away... and before you know it, you'll have a ton to talk about (at least in my experiences). I think its great you're taking this opportunity to pick up with people you knew a long time ago... it can be fun!
Legend Posted September 20, 2008 Posted September 20, 2008 I personally hate online communities / social networks. They provide to much anonymity for people. I prefer in face contact. I suppose it could be a good place to reconnect with old people, but there's usually a reason they're no longer in your life. If you do wind up meeting her, keep it offline.
Author JoeNewbie Posted September 21, 2008 Author Posted September 21, 2008 I suppose it could be a good place to reconnect with old people, but there's usually a reason they're no longer in your life. Yes I agree and that's why actual meetings rarely happen in my case. But since she's a pretty lady, I'll make an effort...
monkey00 Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 From my experience most of the people on facebook are flakey, even on the ones on your list. I'd say only a few of them are really close and we hang out on a regular basis.
Ocean-Blue Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 When I first started using facebook, I'd add people I knew (or knew a long time ago) and they'd add me. I've since begun deleting people from my list simply b/c I don't really talk to them. Also, I find it opens one up to a lot of public scrutiny. It's crazy the things ppl learn about you through fb! But I can't really complain, though. I reunited with someone through there and it changed the entire course of my life.
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