Facebook

I admit I have a Facebook page and I use it to keep in touch with family and some friends that I otherwise would not ever see. I even comment occasionally and post the odd photo. However with that said I am constantly amazed at trivial rubbish that appears. Aah, I hear you say, Facebook is not meant to be anything but trivial and can be used to promote many good causes but why has it become the medium for the outpourings of peoples superficial thoughts and cute photo's (usually of puppies, kittens or children). Now don't get me wrong, there are many forums where people can discuss serious subjects and make observations of great depth and insight and I am not advocating that the medium should become another. I do however, wish that Facebook had not developed into the crass instrument it has become, what started out as an idea for people to stay in touch, using the power of the internet, has become a medium for every commercial outlet and an advertising nightmare! All mediums develop and nowhere faster than the web, indeed you would say that that is the very definition of an unrestricted electronic tool, like the internet. 
All human life is there and some good, some bad and some completely disgusting. 
I suppose I will have to live with the so called progress the is happening on Facebook but I do long for that simpler time.  
And thee you have it tonight's grumpy moan from your friendly grump!