I Heart Grant Potts!

Some of you know this from personal experience, some have experienced this second hand, but you are all aware that Facebook is very addicting. (You should also be aware that there is a Facebook group titled “I Heart Grant Potts.” The group is for people who, ‘heart’ Grant Potts. You should all become members! Now!) Facebook not only allows us to show our appreciation for specific writing seminar professors but also allows us to ‘research’ other interests. When spotting a cute boy in a giant math lecture, all you need is a name. The second that lecture is over you can sprint to the front of DRL to ‘search’. Success! He has been found. Now you know absolutely everything about him. The best part is, you got all of this information with out actually having to muster up the courage to god-forbid talk to the boy, and ask who his is or where he is from. Already knowing his interests makes the first date a little trivial.

Facebook stalking has become all too common with college students. Phone numbers, AIM screen-names, addresses and interests are all posted for the ‘public’ to view. Not to mention many photos of your self so everyone who checks ‘view more photos’ will be able to recognized you walking down Locust. Outside of Facebook being easily creepy, it helps in many ways. Such as, finding lost phone numbers of friends, people in your classes, ideas for blog entries… and showing appreciation for Grant Potts.

Facebook checking, also known as stalking has become a daily ritual for many people. Often an overwhelming feeling of ‘out of the loop-ness’ sets in on innocent bystanders that do not check Facebook every hour. Frequent stalkers often experience Facebook withdrawal. Symptoms increase with exposure. Beware, take in small unscheduled doses and only when absolutely necessary.