I’ve always said, the value of Facebook and Twitter is dependent upon the people you follow (or are friends with). If you follow or are friends with people that suck- your experience with either of these websites will suck.
- Ramsey Mohsen, “Facebook sucks if your friends suck.” [emphasis mine]
This is such a true statement about these new mediums where people are making connections (and re-connections) like Facebook and Twitter. Ramsey’s post was written as a response to a column on MSN titled “Is Facebook past its prime?” He covers the uniqueness of each person’s individual experience and how each place really is what you make of it (or your friends make of it).
Ramsey’s response to the article is thoughtful and insightful and I recommend you go and read it. (follow Ramsey on Twitter)
Also, you can follow me on Twitter.
I actually agree with the article and I am sure there will be numbers to prove the decline. The novelty of finding people dies down and most of our lives are not that exciting. Granted I am not a dedicated user but I also agree with the premise that busy people have less time to keep up. Facebook is blocked where I work so I check in from home and since I got on Twitter have not posted a status update. Inertia will slow down the decline but I don’t see how you can disagree that it peaked.
The numbers certainly suggest right now that the article is incorrect. Facebook is still experiencing record growth rates.
Shane, I like how you clarified the “numbers” being incorrect”.
But let’s just say the numbers being published are slightly correct- it still doesn’t matter. Like you write, “it’s what you make of it (or what your friends make of it)”.