This is random, but does anyone else find it annoying that facebook is now made up of 2 types of people...?

Question

It seems like since facebook became an open free for all that there are mostly 2 types of people joining...the kids (most of which have been there since the beginning when it was only open to students) and then marketers (the old folks who want to try and get in on the fun by making profiles so they can find out what the kids are talking about and how best to market to them through the social network forum). Even the ads that they promote have that segregation. They only two types of ads I ever see are for things for the first group like weight, shoes, and fashion products...and then ads for the second group that are all talking about marketing forums and 2.0

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed this? I graduated college 2 years ago and just recently left my job at a marketing agency - so I've experienced this facebook fad explosion from both perspectives, but I still think the marketers are blatant and annoying. Any other critical thoughts out there on this?

Answer 1

actually...  i hadn't noticed that.  my friends & i use it to stay in touch and we are right in the middle - all 30-somethings.

my sister also uses it to network w/in her job (charity work - not marketing)

however, i don't have an open profile (nor do my frirends) and we don't browse looking to hook up and stuff........

Answer 2

get off of face book.

Answer 3

I think Facebook passed the curve at least a year ago. It now reminds me of MSN because most people don't keep in touch with most of their long lists of 'friends'. The profiles are there but there's nothing behind the social mask.