Facebook and R2R giveaways rant

dirkdirk · Nov 20, 2019

Well not to be a downer here but I see once again another r2r or other reef stuff related giveaway that requires facebook to enter. I’m sorry but facebook is junk for more than what most people would think or feel. I refuse to use it. I am sure im not the only one. We here at R2R who have paid to be members we should be able to enter without facebook. I know there are some exclusives for us but to have facebook necessary to enter a giveaway not only irks me but I start to question why. Maybe I’m just an old grump(not really that old), but it be nice to not have to have facebook to enter. End rant.

Still love all the information on this site. It can’t be beat.

Saltfishlover · Nov 20, 2019

I don't use Facebook either. I feel your pain, so to speak.

Crabs McJones · Nov 20, 2019

Same here. I haven’t had facebook in almost 13 years. I just got sick of the FarmVille notifications and all it contained was advertisements. Nobody ever posted statuses anymore.
Unfortunately I cannot participate in some giveaways because of this. I refuse to get a facebook account. My dislike of it outweighs the want to win contests lol
R2R is the only form of social media i partake in

dirkdirk · Nov 20, 2019

I hear ya crabs. Even when I “cared” it was still mostly a waste. If I want to talk to you ill call, email, text, or come visit. Heck at this point id rather write a letter and mail it. I just never inderstood putting your whole life on the internet. Guess what it used to be almost no one cared. I know I am in the minority. I have even seen places now say join us on facebook for black friday this and cuber monday that. I guess maybe everyone got sick of emails from companies so now its just on facebook.

flagg37 · Nov 20, 2019

Wow, I thought I was the only one who didn’t use Facebook, apparently not. I completely agree that having a Facebook account shouldn’t be a requirement for anything.

DanConnor · Nov 20, 2019

You guys have the right to your own perspective, but facebook is what you make it. Most of the complaints above I would characterize as user errors. I follow reef etc related groups and pages I like, and unfollow or unfriend anything that irritates me.

You could always have a facebook account only for R2R and don't friend anyone at all.

dirkdirk · Nov 21, 2019

seriously user error? I mean come on.

MrWheelock · Nov 21, 2019

I speak about a blue footed one legged thinga mcbobber. Pull phone from pocket open fb and bam there's an add for one for sale. Creeps me out so i hardly use facebook anymore.

Battlecorals · Nov 21, 2019

dirkdirk said:
Well not to be a downer here but I see once again another r2r or other reef stuff related giveaway that requires facebook to enter. I’m sorry but facebook is junk for more than what most people would think or feel. I refuse to use it. I am sure im not the only one. We here at R2R who have paid to be members we should be able to enter without facebook. I know there are some exclusives for us but to have facebook necessary to enter a giveaway not only irks me but I start to question why. Maybe I’m just an old grump(not really that old), but it be nice to not have to have facebook to enter. End rant.

Still love all the information on this site. It can’t be beat.

I couldn't agree more.

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Blitheran · Nov 21, 2019

It's free and you choose not to use facebook, that is not the company's/giveaway hosts fault. Marketing strategy, many people use Facebook and not reef2reef it is much smarter to utilize every site to reach the most amount of consumers.

AllSignsPointToFish · Nov 21, 2019

Agree with OP. (See my tagline. Lol)

Sweetaz · Nov 21, 2019

Even if you do have fb, they usually require you to tag three friends and share the post/page, essentially turning yourself into a spammer.

Twitchy · Nov 21, 2019

I spent a little time away from Facebook a couple of years back, and ended up returning due to the social pressure. Over time I have come to love all the local folks buying and selling reefing gear and anything else I might need, and once in awhile I interact with relatives posts, fulfilling any social obligations of "keeping in touch" that are customary for fellow humans to do. Most peoples targeted ad issues are actually related to Google... Google's ability to know what I need to buy before I do is scary.... hmmmm aquarium pumps..... I better check up on mine... Oh Crap!

flsalty · Nov 21, 2019

I seriously don't get why people don't use Facebook. I've been on it for 10 years and it hasn't seriously impacted my life one way or the other. For me it's just an easy way to keep in touch with family and friends without much effort lol. So if you choose not to be on it that's your choice. You made your choice. Don't expect people to conform to your choice. Social media is an excellent marketing platform. Welcome to the 21st century.

S.Pepper · Nov 21, 2019

I despise facebook, but I do have an account. Not to link up with friends, or to use it as a social media account, but to follow different business interest and so forth.

Recently, I had to open a Instagram account to enter a contest. It got ridiculous how many hoops you had to jump thru to enter. Yes, I realize I didn't have to enter, and I didn't.;Smuggrin

Now on a positive note! Here's a contest you can enter here with just your email: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/win-an-octo-pulse-2-pump-from-reef-octopus.665358/

flsalty · Nov 21, 2019

I have a Twitter account to follow some politicians and authors. I have an Instagram account I never use. None of my FB friends are fellow reefers. It kind of cracks me up to have to share contests knowing nobody on any of mine are the least bit interested.

Strawberry · Nov 21, 2019

+1 Facebook is toxic. I hate it so much because people just do not have any concept of what is appropriate to post. I figure if people want to know what I’m up to they’ll call or text.

Vinman · Nov 21, 2019

I think I've had my rant and vented a few weeks ago about this now I'm reliving it lol oh boy!

MTBake · Nov 21, 2019

I also refuse to enter giveaways that require Facebook.

revhtree · Nov 21, 2019

IF we have a giveaway that requires Facebook it's because the sponsor of that contest wanted it that way as they are trying to build their Facebook following. MOST of our own contests will have a way to enter outside of FB. Thanks.