Re: [Phono-L] Semi-Luddites - was Re: Definition of antiques

2010-01-04 Thread Jay Horenstein
Well.I'm no kid (55), and I love Facebook. I've made contact with people that I haven't heard from in decades, and I'm continuously invited to all sorts of events, and parties. Plus, you can just sit back and see what's going on without being an active participent, if you wish. And,yes, I

[Phono-L] Semi-Luddites - was Re: Definition of antiques

2010-01-03 Thread Chris Kocsis
How many of us older folks have embraced Web 2.0 social media like Facebook and LinkedIn? Frankly I have no interest in either, but I have friends and acquaintances my age (61) (including my dentist) who send me invitations. Has anyone here found these to be worthwhile and beneficial? Chris

Re: [Phono-L] Semi-Luddites - was Re: Definition of antiques

2010-01-03 Thread Ron L'Herault
List Subject: [Phono-L] Semi-Luddites - was Re: Definition of antiques How many of us older folks have embraced Web 2.0 social media like Facebook and LinkedIn? Frankly I have no interest in either, but I have friends and acquaintances my age (61) (including my dentist) who send me invitations

Re: [Phono-L] Semi-Luddites - was Re: Definition of antiques

2010-01-03 Thread Daniel Melvin
] Semi-Luddites - was Re: Definition of antiques How many of us older folks have embraced Web 2.0 social media like Facebook and LinkedIn? Frankly I have no interest in either, but I have friends and acquaintances my age (61) (including my dentist) who send me invitations. Has anyone here found

Re: [Phono-L] Semi-Luddites - was Re: Definition of antiques

2010-01-03 Thread Robert Wright
subscribing to it. From: d...@old-phonographs.com To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Sun, 3 Jan 2010 16:32:57 -0800 Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Semi-Luddites - was Re: Definition of antiques I don't like them much either. I'm 55 so I fit right into the age group that doesn't like these sites

Re: [Phono-L] Semi-Luddites - was Re: Definition of antiques

2010-01-03 Thread Loran T. Hughes
There are quite a few phono/record collectors on FB. My problem is that between them, my military buds, work associates, family, etc., it becomes a mish-mash of eclectic stuff. On the other hand, I've talked to folks that I lost track of years ago. As Ron said, it can be a real time sucker. One

Re: [Phono-L] Semi-Luddites - was Re: Definition of antiques

2010-01-03 Thread Rich
, Dan - Original Message - From: Chris Kocsis chris...@cox.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 1:07 PM Subject: [Phono-L] Semi-Luddites - was Re: Definition of antiques How many of us older folks have embraced Web 2.0 social media like Facebook

Re: [Phono-L] Semi-Luddites - was Re: Definition of antiques

2010-01-03 Thread Loran T. Hughes
They already have my medical records, fingerprints, and background information. FB is the least of my problems! ;) Loran On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 5:35 PM, Rich rich-m...@octoxol.com wrote: Don't worry, after the government gets their hands on your medical history you will not be concerned with

Re: [Phono-L] Semi-Luddites - was Re: Definition of antiques

2010-01-03 Thread Tom Jordan
:19 PM To: Phono L Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Semi-Luddites - was Re: Definition of antiques I agree mostly... I won't blame facebook for young ppl losing verbal skills. All that stuff comes from parents any way you slice it. But plenty of ppl have been fired or driven out of work situations from

Re: [Phono-L] Semi-Luddites - was Re: Definition of antiques

2010-01-03 Thread john robles
Tom, i donno wht u r talking abt. :-P John Robles From: Tom Jordan tom...@msn.com To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Sun, January 3, 2010 6:27:20 PM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Semi-Luddites - was Re: Definition of antiques I use facebook

Re: [Phono-L] Semi-Luddites - was Re: Definition of antiques

2010-01-03 Thread Loran T. Hughes
LOL! Loran On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 6:29 PM, john robles john9...@pacbell.net wrote: Tom, i donno wht u r talking abt.  :-P John Robles ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Semi-Luddites - was Re: Definition of antiques

2010-01-03 Thread Rich
Well, that was my point. I have filled out so many background investigation forms that I have lost track. Loran T. Hughes wrote: They already have my medical records, fingerprints, and background information. FB is the least of my problems! ;) Loran On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 5:35 PM, Rich