Why I DON'T Hate Facebook

Sarah Kliff uses this article to attack a very important social networking tool to the collegiate community. There are some valid points in her arguments, however many of them are just not valid enough. Yes, many college students most likely spend too much time on facebook "stalking" their friends, however, these things are sometimes necessary. Not everyone (like me) has time to make sure they talk to everyone everyday to find out how their friends; days went. Honestly, I don't think ANYONE has enough time for everyone everyday. This is why I don't hate facebook. I can leave a message for my busy friends or just say, "Hi I miss you. Let's do lunch one day this week."

Kliff also notes that she focuses on a "professional image." It is true that many employers use facebook to discover a little more about potential employees, however, a stunning interview and a colorful resumé is not going to be outweighed by a few embarrassing pictures or rather or not you like penguins or bagels better. Besides, employers can only view your profile if yo allow it. Also, facebook is not the only website that employers use. They use national search engines to research as well. Finally, they use references on your application. Novel concept right?

Finally, Kliff admits that she could notbe without it. She clearly rebuts her own argument with that statement alone. Her ethos is completely thrown out the window when she claims "Still, I would be hard pressed to give up my four year membership or leave Facebook out of my morning routine." I agree that technology has GREATLY reduced the amount of face-to-face interaction, however, I think that it increases interaction on some levels because you can interact with many people at once. Facebook is a vital part of the collegiate community for both students and professors.