The downside of Facebook
The things I like about Facebook are also the things that can make it irritating, and sometimes even frightening. Originally I would open FB to see an occasional note about what someone is doing, a picture of a life milestone, something funny or interesting, all in all the kinds of things that are a pleasant diversion to read. Or to ignore. More recently, it’s become a list of who had what for breakfast. I read an article in Scientific American a while ago that suggests that the people who spend the most time on Facebook, and are the most prolific posters, are more likely to be narcissistic...
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