cocheese 0 #1 January 10, 2011 I was pressured to join Facebook by friends at the dz who said I was missing out on certain events. They said they all keep in touch on Facebook and don't have to play catch-up when they see each other. Ok Ok So I joined. It's not as bad as I thought. It's a lot like the Bonfire. What I have noticed: There is a lot of skydiver stuff on there that our whuffo friends are being exposed to. Actually, I've "hidden" from most of the non- jumper friends that I haven't seen in years. Do you think Facebook is good for our sport? Have any of your whuffo friends on Facebook made a jump because of you? Is exposing ourselves to EVERYONE about our skydive life a good thing? Discuss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #2 January 10, 2011 Quote I was pressured to join Facebook by friends at the dz who said I was missing out on certain events. They said they all keep in touch on Facebook and don't have to play catch-up when they see each other. Ok Ok So I joined. It's not as bad as I thought. It's a lot like the Bonfire. What I have noticed: There is a lot of skydiver stuff on there that our whuffo friends are being exposed to. Actually, I've "hidden" from most of the non- jumper friends that I haven't seen in years. Do you think Facebook is good for our sport? Have any of your whuffo friends on Facebook made a jump because of you? Is exposing ourselves to EVERYONE about our skydive life a good thing? Discuss No. They're all wusses. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #3 January 10, 2011 I hope it is. Everyone's on FaceBook these days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #4 January 10, 2011 Facebook isn't promoting skydiving anymore than DZ.com promotes boobies. Where'd the booby icon go?) (.)Y(.) However it give skydivers a place to promote the sport they are involved with. Much like Bonfire give us a forum to talk about boobies. And yes most of my whuffo friends have either jumped or flown in the wind tunnel. My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airman1270 0 #5 January 10, 2011 Perhaps exposure to the sport in such an informal, matter-of-fact manner will inspire the people who might have been inclined to make a jump anyway. I can't imagine the ones who are not interested will change their minds by listening to skydivers talk about it. Cheers, Jon S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #6 January 10, 2011 It's not just the "talk", It's awesome videos, pictures, and events. Also most skydivers on Facebook are bombarded by mostly skydiver replies to their posts. It's like our "best kept secret" is getting out. I'm not sure if that is a good thing or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #7 January 10, 2011 QuoteI was pressured to join Facebook by friends at the dz who said I was missing out on certain events. They said they all keep in touch on Facebook and don't have to play catch-up when they see each other. Ok Ok So I joined. It's not as bad as I thought. It's a lot like the Bonfire. What I have noticed: There is a lot of skydiver stuff on there that our whuffo friends are being exposed to. Actually, I've "hidden" from most of the non- jumper friends that I haven't seen in years. Do you think Facebook is good for our sport? Have any of your whuffo friends on Facebook made a jump because of you? Is exposing ourselves to EVERYONE about our skydive life a good thing? Discuss I think it 'exposes' your circle of 'friends' but not so much everyone on the site. . .I have many friends there that are (i believe anyway) only exposed through my photos and vids. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #8 January 10, 2011 That's my point. Your non-jumping friends are being exposed daily to skydiving stuff they would otherwise never see or hear about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #9 January 10, 2011 I have had several old friends show up in Fitzgerald to do tandems after seeing stuff on my FB page. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #10 January 10, 2011 I organized 12 people to make tandem jumps last August. Almost all of the coordination and connections were done through Facebook."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #11 January 10, 2011 Quote That's my point. Your non-jumping friends are being exposed daily to skydiving stuff they would otherwise never see or hear about. Ahhh...it's not a bad thing, better they hear it from ME than some medical student in a diner. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #12 January 10, 2011 QuoteI was pressured to join Facebook by friends at the dz who said I was missing out on certain events. They said they all keep in touch on Facebook and don't have to play catch-up when they see each other. Ok Ok So I joined. It's not as bad as I thought. It's a lot like the Bonfire. What I have noticed: There is a lot of skydiver stuff on there that our whuffo friends are being exposed to. Actually, I've "hidden" from most of the non- jumper friends that I haven't seen in years. Do you think Facebook is good for our sport? Have any of your whuffo friends on Facebook made a jump because of you? Is exposing ourselves to EVERYONE about our skydive life a good thing? Discuss My FB friends are overwhelmingly skydivers and family. Only a very few who are not either. Of the friends who are not jumpers, none have any interest in skydiving other than my brother (who made a jump before I did. I think he's got one S/L and a couple of tandem jumps). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifell 0 #13 January 11, 2011 Quote Quote That's my point. Your non-jumping friends are being exposed daily to skydiving stuff they would otherwise never see or hear about. Ahhh...it's not a bad thing, better they hear it from ME than some medical student in a diner. LMAO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrillstalker 0 #14 January 11, 2011 QuoteI was pressured to join Facebook by friends at the dz who said I was missing out on certain events. They said they all keep in touch on Facebook and don't have to play catch-up when they see each other. Ok Ok So I joined. It's not as bad as I thought. It's a lot like the Bonfire. What I have noticed: There is a lot of skydiver stuff on there that our whuffo friends are being exposed to. Actually, I've "hidden" from most of the non- jumper friends that I haven't seen in years. Do you think Facebook is good for our sport? Have any of your whuffo friends on Facebook made a jump because of you? Is exposing ourselves to EVERYONE about our skydive life a good thing? Discuss i have brought at least 25 whuffo friends in the past year and a half to make tandems, 1 ended up getting an a license package. if i dont want someone to see what i put on facebook, they wont be a friend."Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #15 January 11, 2011 Skydiving offers many amazing visual images and videos. Facebook is a place for people to share these things with each other. Naturally, babes see this footage and panties drop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deltron80 0 #16 January 11, 2011 QuoteSkydiving offers many amazing visual images and videos. Facebook is a place for people to share these things with each other. Naturally, babes see this footage and panties drop. A+ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #17 January 12, 2011 Facebook is SO 2010. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roxxx 0 #18 January 12, 2011 the fuc- book, I mean, facebook, is BS... It's all fun and games till a person is targeted and hunted... then, friends and family become targets as well... We met a bunch of lawyers from FL who said they use the FB to scan/hunt... I'm not a fan of the risks; it’s too much. I'll freak'n jump from a plane, but FB is some scary sheetot! We had a hit based on health supps... not pretty... Marine sorwd on the floor, American flag pulled out and thrown down... life is life, but it is like a skydive that anything can happen... Online trail can be used against us and/or others. It’s like me taking nude pics and putting them on my house. Anyone can drive by and see, judge…. etc… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #19 January 12, 2011 QuoteQuoteSkydiving offers many amazing visual images and videos. Facebook is a place for people to share these things with each other. Naturally, babes see this footage and panties drop. A+ Not if you have Jim Raynor as your avatar though... ...unfortunately... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #20 January 12, 2011 It’s like me taking nude pics and putting them on my house. I tried that but my property value just went down... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #21 January 12, 2011 Quote I hope it is. Everyone's on FaceBook these days. Hi John Sorry John but your incorrect. Everyone that counts is on FacebookI wonder if that means I'm a no one, or just worthless, old etc. Young babe asked my wife (not me) for her cell phone #. Wife told her, don't have a cell phone. SYT asks the wife if we have indoor plumbingYou can't make this stuff upThe internet and hi speed modems are a hoot. Facebook, twitter, cell phones, kindles, etc. Some people need it others don't. Be back in a while have to make a very quick trip to the out house.One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #22 January 12, 2011 Quote Quote I hope it is. Everyone's on FaceBook these days. Hi John Sorry John but your incorrect. Everyone that counts is on FacebookI wonder if that means I'm a no one, or just worthless, old etc. Young babe asked my wife (not me) for her cell phone #. Wife told her, don't have a cell phone. SYT asks the wife if we have indoor plumbingYou can't make this stuff upThe internet and hi speed modems are a hoot. Facebook, twitter, cell phones, kindles, etc. Some people need it others don't. Be back in a while have to make a very quick trip to the out house. One MORE reason to have a magazine instead of a kindle...watch for staples! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthonyfellows 0 #23 January 12, 2011 Quotethe fuc- book, I mean, facebook, is BS... It's all fun and games till a person is targeted and hunted... then, friends and family become targets as well... We met a bunch of lawyers from FL who said they use the FB to scan/hunt... I'm not a fan of the risks; it’s too much. I'll freak'n jump from a plane, but FB is some scary sheetot! We had a hit based on health supps... not pretty... Marine sorwd on the floor, American flag pulled out and thrown down... life is life, but it is like a skydive that anything can happen... Online trail can be used against us and/or others. It’s like me taking nude pics and putting them on my house. Anyone can drive by and see, judge…. etc… I think what you're saying is a little over the top, but I think it's because you don't fully understand how the complex security features of facebook work.Serious relationships turn into work after a few weeks and I already got a fucking job :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ H.A.F. = Hard As Fuck ... Goddamn Amateurs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #24 January 13, 2011 Quote Sorry John but your incorrect. Everyone that counts is on FacebookI wonder if that means I'm a no one, or just worthless, old etc. I got tired of having a webpage where I blogged, posted photos, and had friends comment on things before it became popular. Took me about 8 years, we'll see how all these facebook users do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
