Why do people use Facebook?

[damnedifIknow]

" In this article, we review the literature on the factors contributing to Facebook use. We propose a model suggesting that Facebook use is motivated by two primary needs: (1) the need to belong and (2) the need for self-presentation. Demographic and cultural factors contribute to the need to belong, whereas neuroticism, narcissism, shyness, self-esteem and self-worth contribute to the need for self-presentation. Areas for future research are discussed."

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0191886911005149?np=y

[BlueJazz]

1. damnedifIknow

[Skittles]

2. a better study could be done on those who are able to resist the Facebook Borg

yes INDEED

[damnedifIknow]

7. I was a Facebooker for a couple of years

then one day I just deleted my profile and never looked back. It struck me as so strange how people just put it all out there for the world to see.

[Skittles]

8. ? but you were one of them

I find people who completely resist the urge to be sucked into FB very commendable

[Earth_First]

3. You'll do well with this OP...

Facebook hating is a chic topic du jour on DU.

[Posteritatis]

4. Given a billion people use it I imagine the reasons are too complex to properly snark about. (nt)

[Flashmann]

5. Why do people use Facebook?

Beats the shit outta me...I've never used it...Never seen the attraction...Seems like begging to be tracked and spammed.

[marions ghost]

6. The motivation to use Facebook is not the problem

--the problem is that the data entered lives forever and the user gives away all rights to control it. And now we know that the NSA is making sure that it lives forever.

[ebbie15644]

9. I'm on it for the games

[Captain Stern]

10. Better question.....Why do people use facebook badly?

Most of the 'wrong's being done to users by facebook are self-inflicted.

Don't want facebook sharing your info?......don't give them your info.

Don't like reading dumb posts?.......don't friend people that post dumb posts.

Facebook is pretty much what the user makes of it.

[ProdigalJunkMail]

11. facebook is just another tool

and people who whine about being tracked and 'just putting everything out there' kinda crack me up because they will come here and spew all sorts of hatred and other garbage and act like it's not the same thing.

just funny shit...

sP

[The Midway Rebel]

12. I use it to annoy people who hate it. eom

[Orrex]

13. Two words:

Duck face.

[ohheckyeah]

14. Some work at home jobs

use Facebook to communicate with independent contractors. That's what I use it for.

[Rod Walker]

15. Beats the heck out of me.

I've never used it, and have no desire to do so.

[Stryder]

16. Just a tool for me

I'm a musician (with a full time job to support my music habit.) Its handy for getting the word out on gigs,music fests,practice time changes and the like.
That said, from day one I've known not to post anything I wouldn't say to my momma, boss or US government. And it never goes away. It ain't rocket surgery.

[Sherman A1]

17. Because

I want to.

Satisfied?

[bluedigger]

18. Why do people fish, or bowl?

I don't see the attraction. There must be something wrong with them.

[TheCowsCameHome]

19. Or why do people want to live in a fish bowl?

Damned if I want everyone to know my business.

[bluedigger]

20. Nice segue.

I gotta give you props for that one.

[Stryder]

22. Wow

Digger hung that one right over the plate.
And it's outta here!

[vankuria]

21. I use facebook

because it gives me the opportunity to stay in touch with various folks in my life that would be difficult otherwise. I've also found long lost relatives and friends and to me, this means a lot. Also, my brother and I both belong to a facebook page that was created to bring together folks whose ancestors grew up in a certain part of our community. I've found out various things about my ancestors that would've been difficult to find otherwise. We just uncovered a video on this particular facebook page that my Dad (whose passed 11 yrs ago) was in, a sporting event that took place in 1936 when he was 27 yrs. old. It was priceless and if I wasn't on facebook, would probably not have access to all this.

I know facebook can be a huge garbage can of useless drivel, but if used in a smart way, it can be great.

[Orrex]

23. Where the hell else can I find pictures of food and cats?

[octoberlib]

24. I was on Facebook for a couple years then I quit far a couple years but I had to re-join.

I volunteer for and help organize some events and we communicate through Facebook groups.