Do you engage and/or even just "like" stuff on FB that is political? Up until recently I tried to avoid even liking stuff that indicated my political preferences, but I feel like next year's election is already ramping up and my FB feed is making me crazy.
A friend just posted a satirical "article" about why we should defund Planned Parenthood immediately (http://www.ravishly.com/2015/09/17/10-reasons-we-should-defund-planned-parenthood-immediately ) and it's hilarious and accurately represents how I feel. But the headline makes it seem like you actually really DO believe in defunding PP, so I didn't like the article because I didn't want people to accidentally think I really agree with that. One of my friends who definitely actually DOES agree with defunding PP liked the article (incidentally, the one who might be trying to cut me out). Whoops. lol
I do a little - I post things when I think they are well-written and thoughtful, and "like" things even when they aren't, but I agree
I think I've blocked or defriended most of my crazy - I keep a few around just to remind myself that they're out there! I rarely engage, I'm not going to change minds on Facebook.
Post by jeaniebueller on Sept 24, 2015 14:54:35 GMT -5
I ignore all political posts that don't align with my opinions and do not generally post anything political. I may like things here or there but that's it.
I don't share a ton, but I "like" the SHIT out of all my causes.
Mother Jones, Think Progress, Richard Dawkins Foundation, Planned Parenthood, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Equality for Florida, Natl Org for Women - I'm positive these have come up in all of your newsfeed as things that I've "liked." LOL
Yes, sometimes I see things come up that you've liked, and I'm all
I like things (or dislike...) in my head, but I don't do it publicly on Facebook. Up until recently I worked for a non profit and I have a lot of coworkers and volunteers from work on there and I don't want to mix that at all.
Post by scribellesam on Sept 24, 2015 15:18:37 GMT -5
I like things that I agree with but rarely post or reply. I have no interest in engaging in a political argument via Facebook (or anywhere else for that matter).
I unfollow anyone who posts or likes things that I disagree with.
Post by redheadbaker on Sept 24, 2015 15:25:52 GMT -5
I very frequently "like" political things, and occasionally share things, especially if they are causes I care about, or things about which people should contact their representatives.
I don't mind engaging politically with acquaintances, but have to try really hard not to engage in political debates with family. We are at complete opposite sides of the spectrum.
The only time I went balls to the wall NUTS like a free spirit was when gay marriage passed. I posted/shared/liked/commented on every single thing I could get my little clicking finger on. lol
I think this was the only time I actually posted something on my own wall too.
Post by cincodemayo on Sept 24, 2015 15:29:12 GMT -5
I typically don't like or comment on much, but I want to have a status along the lines of "If you are considering voting for Donald Trump, please defriend me immediately."
No not usually. I don't necessarily block people j disagree with unless they are obnoxious and constantly posting ridiculous stuff like how Obama is a Muslim and he and the Pope are in evil cahoots.
I think people forget that the real argument for being pro-life and pro-choice is not whether or not you think abortion is a moral thing to do, or whether or not you would have one, or whatever, but whether or not you think that anyone should have the right to be able to have one. Just because you're pro-choice doesn't mean that you would have an abortion.
(this wasn't pointed at you, I just think people, like your friend, don't realize or forget there's a difference)
Post by matildasun on Sept 24, 2015 16:23:24 GMT -5
I like things all of the time. Recently, I have taken to passive aggressively posting articles that respond to things people have posted that I don't agree with.
i like things but don't post much. i did call someone out on being a racist asshole earlier today (oh, I mean posting a faked picture of a driver's license with a woman in a niquab).
i was fired by the Conservatives, so I have an especially visceral reaction to their bullshit. And I have some Conservatives in my feed.
I try to keep my feed as apolitical as possible. I will like a friend's comment, but (usually) only if the privacy setting is friends-only. I don't like political pages or groups either. I avoid most things without a friends-only privacy setting. Most of the pages I liked are about the city im living in and the rest are predominately something a friend created.