Facebook wasn’t a great place for political discussion when I left two years ago. I think it’s gotten worse since, actually.
I’ve actually lamented here before that the political exchange on Facebook is a dangerous one because, above and beyond the risk of damaged personal relationships, it carries with it the illusion that you’ve actually engaged.
It’s a great thing for a viewpoint to withstand genuine critical and examination and survive. But that’s nearly never what happens on Facebook, is it? Ever see a mind changed? I have, but it’s rare. Most of the time there’s a lot of red meat flying around, with negligible persuasion occurring. Then, slink off. Last time until the next time.
I’m trying to stay mostly out of it this time around on Facebook. I mean, I’m not keeping secrets. I call myself what I believe I am on my profile, and sometimes a like or comment on someone else’s stuff might tip my hand. But I just don’t want to spend extended time on Facebook arguing politics.
BoWilliams.com is a good place for it, though!
You might also like:
- Back on Facebook
I have a personal profile on Facebook again. It’s been more than two years since that was the case, … - “Mom, I’ll check in at 2:00…”
What was your leisure time like at nine years old? If you were born before 1975 or so, chances are e… - Facebook politics: Do you want to solve problems, or win nasty little points?
I am really enjoying being back on Facebook. I love the rekindling of relationships that mean someth… - Just posted to my Facebook page
Sometime in the past month or two, Facebook overstepped its bounds with me. I’ve always said, whenev… - A word or two on decluttering, from this morning’s Reveal service
At our church’s first Reveal service this morning, Eric spoke about mental clutter, and how hard it …