I don't really get Facebook. What is it? I left it alone for a few years, when it was basically a profile and a list of friends. Now when I log in, I don't know what to do. I don't know any of the people who are trying to friend me, and I don't see any way to do anything.
Contrast this with Google, where I can find information, get maps, check my calendar, listen to my voicemail, and chat with my friends.
I am not sure which one will "win", but I know which one is actually useful for me right now.
I've determined that Facebook is designed to have something to hold your attention for 45 seconds to 3 minutes on each page before something else shiny jumps out for you to click on it. It's a brilliant interface when you're dealing with people killing time. It's a horrible interface for anyone who actually wants to get something done.
You should start a new account - the hand-holding in their registration process is very well done, helping you find all your friends and start talking to them.
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I don't really get Facebook. What is it? I left it alone for a few years, when it was basically a profile and a list of friends. Now when I log in, I don't know what to do. I don't know any of the people who are trying to friend me, and I don't see any way to do anything.
Contrast this with Google, where I can find information, get maps, check my calendar, listen to my voicemail, and chat with my friends.
I am not sure which one will "win", but I know which one is actually useful for me right now.
I thought I was the only one who found facebook totally user-unfriendly.
I've determined that Facebook is designed to have something to hold your attention for 45 seconds to 3 minutes on each page before something else shiny jumps out for you to click on it. It's a brilliant interface when you're dealing with people killing time. It's a horrible interface for anyone who actually wants to get something done.
You should start a new account - the hand-holding in their registration process is very well done, helping you find all your friends and start talking to them.