What can you say about people who post their gifts on Facebook?!

FB and all the unnecesary information - Gifts people get on FB
@bounce58 (17387)
Canada
December 23, 2010 11:44am CST
Gifts and presents are supposed to be ‘happy’ things. Specially during Christmas. But for some reason, I just find it annoying that some people would broadcast what they are getting for Christmas online. I was at the sight last night and I saw some friends of friends posting things like… [i]…I’m so happy I’m getting an Iphone 4 for Christmas! …I am getting my engagement ring as a present for Christmas! Etc[/i] Shouldn’t these things best kept to oneself? And it isn’t even Christmas yet! And don’t you just find that Facebook sometimes has become an unwanted tool to bombard people with unnecessary information? Or make people insecure with the gifts that they are getting? Like me and the socks that I’m getting for Christmas? Or am I just green (not with the Christmas spirit, but) with envy?
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@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
23 Dec 10
well it's not christmas yet means there is a chance, they are not getting what they said they would get anyway LOL they could be happy now, but we don't know whether it will come true people boast everywhere online, FB is one the best places to do so socks for christmas isn't bad, I mean everyone needs feet warmers in winter I got myself some things to keep me warm outside in winter in case I have to get a job and start the job before winter is over I use public transportation, so I need those things
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@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
29 Dec 10
Bad news... It's after Christmas, and the people bragging about their gifts before Christmas, are still bragging about their stuff on facebook. And yes, since it is a bit cold here, I'm quite happy with my six-pack socks! Thanks.
• United States
23 Dec 10
I do not use my facebook as much anymore, but as for my friends and family sharing their joy, I think it is okay. Facebook friends and family are suppose to be near and dear, so I feel it is okay after Christmas to share their joy. I do not think it is okay before Christmas though.
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
29 Dec 10
I think that I will be the same soon. As soon as the novelty of seeing all the old friends in FB wears off, the site would just be to share pictures and videos with family who are far away. And then I wouldn't visit it as often. Specially not before Christmas! Thanks.
@maezee (41997)
• United States
23 Dec 10
Oh yess... 99% of what we read on Facebook is just annoying, unnecessary and fits into that "too-much-information" category if you ask me! I haven't seen this.. But first of all, whoever is receiving the iPhone 4 is SPOILED! And must have rich parents. And secondly, how do they know what they're getting anyway, being that it's not even Christmas yet? It sounds suspiciously like bragging to me. I might update my status after Christmas thanking my family, but i feel like it's different. We get small gifts and we're happy with that. LOL. I think I may be getting socks for Christmas too, but I actually asked for them - I need some new, clean white ones instead of wearing my raggy old ones that I have right now. lol. Socks are exciting for me (does this make it sound like I'm getting old?...Well, I guess I am lol). I don't know. I have never really been able to do this, because I've never really received a really BIG "envy-worth" gift like that before. But it just makes me think that these people are spoiled and want the whole world to know about it. Hmmm..
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@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
29 Dec 10
Yes, that may be it. Just spoiled brats wanting to brag about what they are getting. To rub in the noses of the people who are less-expensive gifts. But... Now that it is after Christmas, I am enjoying my "envy-worth" socks! Specially that it is a bit cold outside. As I get into FB more and more. I do realize that is 99% TMI category. Maybe after the novelty of seeing my old friends wear off, I will also be visiting FB a lot less.
@buggles64 (2709)
• United States
23 Dec 10
I think it is wonderful that these people are sharing their Christmas excitement with us. I love seeing other people happy, and if they are happy with what they are getting for Christmas...I say, let's be happy with them, and help share their excitement. Christmas is about caring....and sharing...and sharing is part of the fun of Christmas. Your socks will keep you warm...I don't think an ipod could do that.
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@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
23 Dec 10
I guess that's something I should be grateful about. As I know it would feel awkward walking around with an ipod on one foot. Don't get me wrong, I don't have anything about people sharing and expressing their Christmas spirits, but does it have to include an expensive material thing? Not to mention, it's not even Christmas yet, and they already know what their getting. Thanks buggles64.
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@Wefight (328)
23 Dec 10
Well i personally dont post what i get on facebook as people might look at your profile and if they are really meen might know that you have expensive things and might steal it.I also fund it a little bit selfish as there are some of my poorer friends that cant afford so good presents for each other and my richer friends kind of rub it in there faces.
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@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
28 Dec 10
I guess that's one way of looking at it. As a safety concern. Some creeps might be trolling facebook and looking for things that people have, and then target them for some unnecessary crimes. Thanks for the response.
@jaymeg (10)
• United States
23 Dec 10
I don't really have a problem with people posting what they are getting for Christmas. It does seem like they should wait until the day gets here just in case they are not dissapointed but hey...to each his own. I do agree with the fact that people post meaningless information on there all the time. I wonder sometimes why would anyone care that...'I'm sleepy' or 'getting ready to leave work.' It's like these are things that you do or happen everyday so why post them? I just sit back and laugh sometimes and just remember that everyone uses FB differently.
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@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
29 Dec 10
Hello jaymeg. Your response reminds me of one status I found in FB. I saw one that posted, 'I'm in so-and-so's party, and having so much fun'. I wondered, if she is having so much fun, how come she found time posting in FB. I would think that if you're having fun, you wouldn't have time to do anything else. Thanks and welcome to myLot!
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
24 Dec 10
i just ignore them... i can't judge what their intentions are for posting their gifts on Facebook... may be to show off... may be they are just too happy and want to share their joy with other people... there are so many other reasons that we might not know of... so i prefer just to ignore them and let it go... take care and have a nice day...
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
29 Dec 10
I get it that they may have other reasons for posting it. But for people reading their posts, who are not the people intended, it does come off as just being a show off. Thanks lingli_78.
• United States
24 Dec 10
I think they look like insensitive monkey butts. I am serious. There are so many people that are struggling to have Christmas or even put basic food on the table. There is no need to go and fill facebook up with iphones, parapods and whatever else is fancy and expensive! Its rude. I get they are excited but the years are getting tougher and tougher...
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
29 Dec 10
In a way, FB becomes an exclusive club of people (or monkey butts), that like information like these. And who don't care about the rest of the world that are struggling to have the basic necessities in life. Thanks.
@shaggin (71666)
• United States
24 Dec 10
I do sense some jealousy here lol. Why are you only getting socks? Honestly I LOVE getting new socks as gifts. Every year for Christmas my father in law would get me a new package of socks. That was always what I looked forward to. I wont be getting any socks this year as since my husband and I split up I wont get presents from that side of the family any longer. It doesnt really bother me to see what people get being put on facebook. They want to show people what they are happy about. Some probably do it just to brag but it doesnt bother me I dont care what they get. I just skip over those posts.
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
29 Dec 10
virtual socks for Christmas - Christmas socks as gifts
Hi shaggin. I guess you're right about the socks. It is definitely better than nothing. I'm sorry to hear about you not getting socks at Christmas anymore. I hope these virtual ones can be a close substitute.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
26 Dec 10
I guess I've always been one of those weird people that doesn't want to know what I am getting for Christmas until the holiday actually hits. For that reason, I will never be the person that will post my facebook status as being the great items that I will be getting for Christmas. That said, I don't really like people sharing about the gifts that they will be getting for Christmas because of the fact that I really believe that knowing what your gifts are prior to the holiday really takes away from the magic of Christmas.
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
29 Dec 10
I don't think it is weird. And I agree that it adds to the magic of Christmas, if you are left guessing what you'll be getting. Unfortunately for me, I am the one footing the bill for all these gifts. There is no way for me to be surprised anymore. Thanks.
@jennbart (1330)
• Philippines
24 Dec 10
it really depends. Sometimes people are just posting it to brag or something, but sometimes, people can be so happy and they post it. But if I will be the one receiving an IPHONE 4.. I wont post it, people will just have to see me using it than me posting that.:)
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
29 Dec 10
I think that is very smart jennbart. Although we see some people posting their gifts online, specially on FB, there is actually no need for it. Even if you're so happy about it. Thanks for dropping by.
@debs90 (547)
• India
24 Dec 10
very annoying. its a kind of show-off. i always stay away from this.
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
29 Dec 10
Hello debs90. Yes, it is ver annoying. And I think they're just using FB as a means to show off. Maybe they are like this in real life, FB has just become an extenstion. Thanks for dropping by.