Oh Facebook.....

Let me start by saying that Facebook isn't what it used to be. It used to be a website for college kids to stalk one another on. At least thats what most of my friends used it for. It was a social utility where you could post pictures of friends, let people know what was on your mind, vent, blab, check in, whatever. The point is... until recently Facebook was not a website where you had to worry about your Grandmother, business partner, client, neighbor, or student checkin' out your drunken photo's from that bachelorette party that happened 4 years ago...

Which brings those of us in the FB world with an account that has existed for more then 3 years to a crossroads. Do you block everyone who isn't your "real" friend from seeing your page, posts, and pictures? Or say screw it, throw caution to the wind and let it ride?

I haven't decided yet.

I do know this much. There are certain things that I just want to share with my "friends"- They are thoughts, feelings, aggravations, moods and "what not" that sometimes I just want to post as my FB status. It is my personal page, and my way of expressing myself with friends who I might not have the opportunity to interact with everyday. And I am going to reserve the right to keep that private. So please don't be offended if you suddenly find yourself blocked from seeing photos or wall posts. It isn't because I don't like you- It's because they are private.

As a soon to be business owner FB has taken on new meaning for me. It has become an advertising tool, and it is no longer just my personal domain to share through. Bummer. Guess this means I will be spending lots of time on the privacy page these days.