Comments on: I rest my case: Facebook’s appeal to the truly stupid

By: Ginny

Ginny — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:35:21 +0000

I just read that the first conviction/sentence from the Vancouver Stanley Cup riots has been handed down: Ryan Dickinson got 17 months in jail for throwing a newspaper box onto a police car windshield and smashing a store window – it took eight months, but at last, SOMETHING is being done. A total of 350 charges have been recommended against 125 accused. The Crown has approved 141 criminal charges against just 52 of the suspected rioters. That’s a tiny fraction of the number of thugs, looters, arsonists we watched on tv last June 15TH.

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By: Carolyn Thomas

Carolyn Thomas — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 03:24:49 +0000

You are correct, Kid. I’m certainly not implying that all Facebook users are stupid, but rather that stupid people apparently love Facebook. Thx…

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By: Kingsway Kid

Kingsway Kid — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 02:22:50 +0000

Just because certain idiots use Facebook to post their riot activities (duh…) doesn’t mean that ALL people on Facebook are idiots too. And this is not what you’re saying anyway right?

I think it just means that if you do happen to be an idiot or a moron or a stupid self-centred rioter, you’re probably one of those who really really really like updating your Facebook account A LOT. I think your thots on the Van. riots both on this post and on others I’ve read here are brilliant by the way. Way to call it like it is.

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By: Carolyn Thomas

Carolyn Thomas — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 19:04:32 +0000

Thanks for your comment here, new reader!

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By: suprad291

suprad291 — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:51:42 +0000

I found myself here after following a current responder on another website. Not being a fan of facebook due to the extreme levels of self absorption and mind bleeding levels of excruciating minutia practiced by the majority of its cult, I found great enjoyment in reading your take on both facebook and even more so the riots in Vancouver.

Your story was every bit as inviting, professional and informative as any journalist writing on the subject and in providing such a fine story you have found yourself a new reader. I look forward to reading more of your opinions.

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By: Dr. Steve Parker

Dr. Steve Parker — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:13:54 +0000

Carolyn

I did the same calculation, immediately of course — who wants to be a “mature” rather than a “boomer”– and came up with the same conclusion you did…

steve

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By: Carolyn Thomas

Carolyn Thomas — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:27:40 +0000

Hi Steve – I’m not “Mature” yet! Maybe then?

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By: Dr. Steve Parker

Dr. Steve Parker — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:18:00 +0000

This article suggests that Boomers are “flocking” to Facebook– and note the distinction between “Boomers” and “Matures” (!) Facebook for Boomers must not be far away.

steve

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By: Carolyn Thomas

Carolyn Thomas — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:11:41 +0000

Hi Steve – You may be right, but the vast majority of active Facebook users are currently the age 18-34 demographic (just like those participating in the Vancouver riots). Let me know when Facebook for Boomers gets here, okay? 😉

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By: Dr. Steve Parker

Dr. Steve Parker — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 03:59:28 +0000

Actually Carolyn I run a Facebook site (JungCentral) that appears to appeal to folks interested in intellectual content…

Clearly, your article suggests just how non-thinking some Facebook users can be – there is also a place on Facebook for folks wanting to share information of value, rather than say, talking about ripping gummy bears apart from limb to limb.

I hope there is eventually some Facebook/Skype/GoogleChat combo that eventually makes it possible for people to share and discuss ideas and information online not of a narcissistic nature, but in a way that increases social cohesion, support, and so on…

The current support groups online for health issues, for instance, are quite limited in their ability to provide an in-depth sense of community, although certainly they are helpful at a basic level.

Looking forwarding to being your Friend on Facebook for Boomers when technology online gets 3-D and is truly virtual…..

Steve

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By: Carolyn Thomas

Carolyn Thomas — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 01:51:18 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Lynn. The general feeling here is that the ringleaders of the Stanley Cup riots were not ‘sore loser’ Canucks fans, but a small core of anarchist thugs who brought weapons, masks, and accelerants downtown with them. Vancouver’s mayor told the media: “Roving bands of anarchists and troublemakers bent on havoc set fires, broke windows and whipped up booze-fuelled mobs to create the worst riot in Vancouver’s history.” An absolutely tragic night in a beautiful city.

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