Leaving Facebook by Instructions from Guide Spirits

[Digital Jack]

Originally Posted by moonrambler

Interesting about Donkey Kong as a real game, Digital Jack. (Hey! Staying warm?!)

I've never tried playing any FB games so I have no experience with how 'real' they are.

(Hey! Sure am; starting to get a bit warmer out now but come on, enough with the single digit temps!)

And, yup, it is a real game by my book. The term "real game" could actually apply to many games though, even the militaristic ones. To me, anything that takes practice and requires split-second decision making and hand-eye coordination, qualifies as a real game.

But yeah, the popular FB games like MafiaWars, are just micro-management... nothing more. And once you realize what time youve wasted on them... ugh. Anyways, Ive sorta derailed this topic


Soo...
My major complaint with Facebook is that it has always seemed to me like a time-wasting trap, and one that gets you to reveal your personal information on top of it, much like the way the OP as described. For being touted as a great way to keep in touch, ect.. it really doesnt seem to me that it offers any sort of extra functionality that our current communication mediums don't already offer us, such as phone, texting, email, ect.

To me, things like this, such as Facebook and even text messages, have a way of extracting the human element out of interacting with people. These mediums almost become a more effective way of keeping people at a distance, rather than bringing them together. Through FB and texting, you don't experiences any of the five senses when it comes to relating to someone, the look, smell, feel, sound, and even taste of someone, cannot be conveyed though these mediums.

Besides that, the main thing that bothers me is the fact that 99% of people or more, honestly don't know where their information is going... whose recording, how are they sorting you and based on what criteria, who is your info getting sold to, ect... Seriously, do most people REALLY know for sure? Most people just care that FB is free, or something. But so is hotmail, and many other services. All it would take is some office guy with admin powers and a bad attitude to get access to all kinds of personal info.

Of course, everyone got worried when blogs came about, saying it was dangerous to post your personal exploits online, so how much of a difference is there really? I would just think with the ad infestations, the buggy interface, the failure of the staff to update (wether intentional or not), and games-that-arent-really-games, that there wouldnt be much reason for people to want to be on there...

[Digital Jack]

Originally Posted by GoingUnder

Here's a thing.

I've never joined facebook, but I keep on getting invites from generic names that I have a message.

What's that all about?

I assume you get these in your e-mail? I'm thinking facebook somehow got your name or e-mail address and are sending out generic robo-e-mails to try and get people to sign on.

Either that, or some of these people really know you, and look for you, only to find you not on. So, they send out an e-mail invite.

HOW they get these? That's awfully hard to say, but it raises an eyebrow towards FB thats for sure.

[JoRichards]

This is a fascinating thread and quite interesting to read the many views. I do not use facebook on a personal basis simply because I could not be bothered with yet another social media circus but I use it for business and although I do not advertise, it delivers its primary purpose: to connect with people. It is a powerful networking avenue but like most things in life, it has its positives and negatives depending on what you use it for.

We live in an expanding universe and if it stood still, we will all be bored out of our minds. Through this expansion, there have been so many inventions which serve us well, otherwise we would never have been able to be exchanging these wonderful view points on this forum!

Everything done and used in moderation is beneficial but when people sit in front of television all day long or chat nonesense on FB for 10 hours each day, then it is quite obvious that their brain cells will gradually begin to go to sleep. Television for example can be so useful to learn about wildlife, the natural world or commedies that make us laugh and persoanlly, outside of these and perhaps for about 3 hours a week, I do not switch the television on.

There are so many wonderful things around us and personally, I prefer to see the "half full" and if it doesn't serve me I move on. Having said these, as I do not have much experience of facebook except for business reasons, it would not be fair for me to comment beyond these. Whatever your choices, be lucky

[royster]

I understand a virus is making the rounds on Facebook. My sister-in-law left because of it.

Anyone have info on that?

[moonrambler]

Originally Posted by royster

I understand a virus is making the rounds on Facebook. My sister-in-law left because of it.

Anyone have info on that?

I hear there is a new thing now called "anti-virus software"

[royster]

Originally Posted by moonrambler

I hear there is a new thing now called "anti-virus software"

That shoulda been posted in "Fun And Recreation".

According to what I heard, this isn't a new virus. It sends itself through the "friends" list and infects all of them, should they not have an anti-virus software.

I was also informed that it travels through the "games" on Facebook.

[moonrambler]

Originally Posted by royster

That shoulda been posted in "Fun And Recreation".

According to what I heard, this isn't a new virus. It sends itself through the "friends" list and infects all of them, should they not have an anti-virus software.

Why would they not have anti-virus software?

[jawillie]

I had over 300 friends on facebook. Now I am down to 50 (family only and people I actually see now and then) and even at that, I ready to delete my account.

My reasons were far less involved, though. It just felt like one long, never-ending high school reunion. (GAG) People posting about their perfect kids, perfect husbands and perfect vacations..... I also learned far too much about the political views of friends and family. My own mother "liked" Sarah Palin AND Beck.

Course, maybe I could have changed my perspective of it all and had a more positive experience, but in the end, I prefer real life and I don't miss knowing what my friends from twenty years ago are up to....

[dicky]

Originally Posted by royster

This is going to be a long rant, so either sit down with a cup of coffee, or keep moving on to your next topic. I’ll try to keep it lively and informative for those who stay.

The average attention span is eight seconds. This has been by design.

First and foremost: announcing my leaving Facebook is NOT to prompt people to beg me to stay. It is by advice of my guide spirits, and those with Intuition and Sensitivity might want to listen.

My guide spirits…some of you call them “guardian Angels”…have always instructed me into situations, and those instructions invariably come with the warning: “You’ll need to let it go, some day.” As I adhere closer to their suggestions, over the years, I have always managed to experience events fairly unscathed.

And so it was, going into Facebook some time ago.

What we see on Facebook is the further conditioning of the eight-second attention span. While the façade advertises a happy face saying “social networking!”, it is a whorehouse of mainstream chutzpah and junk food …all well and good for a short time. But we see entire walls filled with game achievements, approvals of commercial products and corporate-sponsored charities that are neither truly beneficial or with any accountable merit. Maybe I’m being too tough. After all, I’ve waken up in whore houses, gorged on junk food and could have paid a college tuition for all the quarters I’ve put into “Donkey Kong” machines.

The difference is: those were real places, and human experiences.


The serious dangers of Facebook are cleverly hidden behind every cutesy drawing that baits you into staying just another minute. And as your mind is lulled into joyous play, what’s going on with your subconscious? What are you…over time…sacrificing to BE on Facebook? Worse, what is the overall activity setting you up for, while you’re attention is diverted?

There need be only 2 more major steps before the internet becomes the “1984” omnipresent and all-seeing screen. Those who choose to laugh this off in hopes it goes away might want to consider: I spend the majority of my time studying, while you have been playing games. The facts I know of will not be found in the exchange of Farmville prizes or the time you can’t retrieve since your focus was elsewhere. And here’s your worst nightmare: you no longer have the time to catch up.

5 million entities are pooled in the Facebook data system. Worried about personal information? Forget your social security number being seen: that’s the least of it. The personal information is just that: what you personally feel, see, like, dislike and on and on. Oh yes: this is HISTORY in the data bank.

I’m not bailing because of this. I have conducted my life as openly as possible. Big Brother KNOWS I’m a veteran 9/11 Truther. And everything else. That’s not my worry at all.



Cyclically I receive Lightworker Service duty, and that’s what this is about. It is directly associated with what is coming down the road, and what the Angelic/Lightworker stream DOES, behind the scenes.

And in front of them.

Those refusing to believe any harm is coming from the governments or the internet of this world are in for some very cold water when The Titanic shows how damaged it IS from the iceberg.

I do not seek a lifeboat for myself: I am a Sojourner through eternity…and incidentally, past-life experiences >ahem< are helpful…committed to specific service for the universe. Whatever your beliefs, beliefs cannot understand. Understanding comes from KNOWING. And in your mind, denying that I’m a Lightworker doesn’t change my lifework one bit; I still will do what I’m dedicated to.

Now a small detail: what to do with this thread?

Whatever flips yer skirt.

Those who wish to remain in contact with me are welcome to send a private message. I will remain on the Pavlina Forum for a while. I will remain at Halfway long enough to trim and finish my essays, then I leave there, too. I leave all my work and study for the public to access, as clean as I can make it.

In the movie, “Caberet”, the last scene is very much like what I’m feeling: the Nazis, watching everything, will soon figure us out, too. SO, to survive and conduct the LifeStream train…

Goodnight.

my thoughts exactly

[dicky]

oops double post. love internet

[royster]

Originally Posted by dicky

oops double post. love internet

Double-think?

[Luciddd]

Royster, I understand your point, but isnt internet also great for gathering information. I have attained through internet information that would be impossible to get from any other source, maybe from the library but Im not a library guy.

What do you think about this? I dont think internet is evil, is a weapon and up to you how you use it.

[royster]

Originally Posted by Luciddd

Royster, I understand your point, but isnt internet also great for gathering information. I have attained through internet information that would be impossible to get from any other source, maybe from the library but Im not a library guy.

What do you think about this? I dont think internet is evil, is a weapon and up to you how you use it.

I'm in total agreement with you. It's up to the individual to discern content, and to moderate reasonable useage.

[royster]

It has been well-past 6 months since I left Facebook. I'm considering an experiment in which I re-join. The objective of the experiment is to see if they have, indeed, retained my old account and information.

I am willing to do this, but only keep the account active for a 48 hour period, after which I would, once again, delete the account.

Is anyone interested in such an experiment, and its results?

[veloci]

I, too, am going to shut down my account for good. The internet has some good stuff, but I must remind myself that it is a privilege. Tsk tsk...

[royster]

I've decided this experiment is not worth the effort: those on Facebook presently will soon enough realize what they're into. The Shift is too near to take a chance on getting stuck with facebook.

Congrats on getting out, veloci: one less distraction while you want to focus on real life, and one less danger for the mind-control coming down the road.

Earth Ascension II

[Rezzy7]

I left facebook more than a month ago. It was never gratifying for my ego or self-esteem, in fact, the opposite. I had to get away because when I see pictures or hear stories from people I know it felt like they're saying, "Hey check out all this fun we're having that we didn't invite you to!" Besides that, even my long-time "friends" rarely commented on my posts or posted anything relating to me. And when I closed shop all of 3 people bothered to ask me about it...most probably didn't even notice.

facebook has been nearly the only way I connect with people because I don't see any people daily in regular life. I don't have any (regular) reason to interact with anyone (such as work, regular activities, etc.).


It's depressing, and I miss at least having that minimum of communication with others.

Should I go back?*

[royster]

I recommend holding out for a quality interaction. Yes, we all get desparate for meaningful interaction, but like you, I found I wasn't much more than a blip on Facebook. I appreciate those who express missing me there, but the time it stole in exchange for an "LOL!" was as petty as I was willing to tolerate. A quick fix is never enduring. I set out for something a bit more productive, and it soon arrived in my life.

Facebook is a marketplace of the lowest common denominator made out to be some valuable ideal. It's a practice in just how cheap people will sell their souls, and human lives are reduced to 3-second soundbites, then quickly forgotten.

Merely a microcosm of the American Way.


oh....did that sound like a strong opinion?

[royster]

Just got news today of another person leaving FB. She was taunted for leaving.

While the Titanic was sinking, few believed it was in danger, and those getting into lifeboats were 1912-laughed at.

[lookcloser]

I left FB a year back and I haven't looked back since!

I always loved playing video games and when I was on FB I was 'full on' into gaming but man, I NEVER understood why people played those retarded games(Farmville, MW, Potville!! Lol). They're so BORING! I don't understand some people when they tell me they are 'so addicted to Mafia wars, you SO have to join too!'


And besides, my FB account was like another 'ego' I had to 'maintain' and tend to from time to time. Having one 'real' ego to handle is challenging enough, thank you very much


People called me a coward for leaving and some claimed that I only left because I wasn't 'popular' on FB, and my 'profile was lame and boring'. And...that was true to an extent and I'm glad it was that way, because I'm very happy to have left. I felt like HAD to keep up with all those people on my friends list by showing how smart/funny/pretty and popular I am through the various apps available on FB. It kept my focus away from what was important and relevant to me at that time.


FB now seems worse. It encourages people to be shallow and superficial. And by people I mean 'sheeple' (I don't mean to judge, but it's just a pattern I've noticed in many on FB, especially of my then age group, the teenagers). Because I've seen many use it in constructive ways and meaningful ways. Although for most it's all about portraying themselves to be good looking, well off and for pointless 'socializing'.

One thing I missed about FB was all the awesome/inspirational status updates my friends from this forum and others like them used to put up. But after a while I felt you can connect with people online in meaningful ways even without FB.

[royster]

FB now seems worse. It encourages people to be shallow and superficial. And by people I mean 'sheeple' (I don't mean to judge, but it's just a pattern I've noticed in many on FB, especially of my then age group, the teenagers). Because I've seen many use it in constructive ways and meaningful ways. Although for most it's all about portraying themselves to be good looking, well off and for pointless 'socializing'.

Very good points. And why invest your time in a losing stock? Why participate in the diminishing of human worth?

It's great, also, that you're seeing the over-all cycles, from low to high and back.

The Pavlina forum, I have noted elsewhere, goes through similar cycles. There are insightful spikes, then a degrading of discussion. The last low cycle was defined by "blow jobs" and "anal sex" accompanied by a spike in posting sexy pictures.

THIS cycle has been defined by the topic "slut" in several threads on various boards. Again, the sexy pictures have been brought back to the forefront. It is interesting to note that forum policy is stringent against abstract cussing, but allows the gutteral exchanges free reign. How we treat our lower chakras is a personal choice. Taking the "speck out of the eye" while leaving the board intact is nonproductive policing.

Many of us choose to avoid the forums during those cycles, which explains member absentee-ism. I tend to just walk through them, particularly when I have good information to share. Other high-vibration people also choose to stay through those cycles, and they probably don't know how appreciated they are.

I participate in the Fun and Recreation threads during the low periods. I won't defend the content of my posts, but I will point out that those postings show a degree of careful thought and execution, as opposed to a mindless "LOL!".

When the forums' focus lowers to genitalia, it is an indication that participants are avoiding higher being, just in general. When a small group starts such base-thought, those wishing to maintain a consistant personal development will not resonate with the lower topics. I am not immune to this, but it should be obvious I play in all the fields, as children DO tend to get into everything. I do not, however, wish to foster Base thinking (if you look at my silly posts a little closer, you'll see up-ward nudges, and instilling some degree of higher standards for talking on those levels).

Peace, dawg!

[royster]

The Pavlina forum, I have noted elsewhere, goes through similar cycles. There are insightful spikes, then a degrading of discussion. The last low cycle was defined by "blow jobs" and "anal sex" accompanied by a spike in posting sexy pictures.

This cycle is easy to recognise, and you'll notice a good number of the more spiritual members begin to disappear for a while. These symptoms indicate a return to the lower chakras due to insecurity from events at the time. Any time groups want to return to "happier times" via nostalgia and "the familiar", you can take that cue to look to higher cycles and see what's going on, there. Energy study is so very interesting.

During Thanksgiving, my brother-in-law said I was "brilliant" for leaving Facebook. Coming from him, that's quite a kudos. He and many others I know are getting pretty tired of the pettiness and shallow exchanges: they've become hungry for more meaningful things, and no wonder: there is not much nutritional value to Facebook.

[VinceG]

I haven't noticed a problem because I don't have low consciousness friends, not even on Facebook.

[royster]

Point well taken.

My wife is still on Facebook. I still have to listen to stories of the daily occurances.

Had I thought most people would get the joke, I would have simply replied to your post "LOL!" I think that would have been lost on many.

[royster]

illustration originally posted by cacheborn

You will find more and more things about Facebook becoming "mandatory". As the Facebook logo has made its way to commercial product labeling, its presence is slowly increasing everywhere.

How long before facebook is "mandatory" for those who have internet service? How long before Internet service becomes "mandatory" as the main media for the world?

And how far from that is Winston Smith's "1984" telescreen?

[cheesedip1]

Originally Posted by royster

How long before facebook is "mandatory" for those who have internet service? How long before Internet service becomes "mandatory" as the main media for the world?

That would be lame if that happened. Considering how fb brought out their "timeline", I'll probably end up using fb less now.

[royster]

The Pavlina Backlash
This morning I wanted to work out the wording for Facebook's facilitating this community gossip-fest..."It's all over Facebook..." in order to point out precisely why I suggest people get OFF Facebook: what information is being exchanged, how many hard facts are reliably being issued, and what does it do to facilitate positive direction for the displaced? Some, I'm sure. But not without a heavy tax. Even the MENTION of "Facebook", now, seems to connote some sort of 'authority' not to be questioned in depth. "Who is like unto the Beast?"

The communication exchanges there move way too quickly, causing indigestion and misunderstanding. One catchphrase casually uttered can become an immediate "fact" spread over a population of millions...a well thought out and engineered catchphrase can...and does...do even worse damage. And there's no correcting even a huge mistake in such a media. Once disinformation is swallowed as "fact"...'fact' which is rather unchallenged, and there's no time to check...gotta keep up with the latest!...it is distributed indiscriminanently. Don't think those in charge of the medias aren't aware of this.

This gossip-fest is also perpetuating a clustering of cliques, 'sides' and word battles. It is a divisive machinery, for those addicted to divisiveness. How intelligent is it to spend the day on the computer eating up every "LOL" regarding stabby remarks and off-hand ill-informed comments? Sure: Facebook is free, and it feels good to be "on the winning right/side". How is that promoting personal development?

The fact is that this Event was the direct result of a Chaotic Node at precicely the Winter Solstice: a time in which calm observation can glean the life sojourner many insights and cosmic instruction for the coming year. It is in fact the diversion of your attention to drama, glittery shows and juicy gossip that causes you to miss reliable energy, and then later need to question "authorities" about how to procede. Were you to simply listen to the universe that created you, you wouldn't need those "authorities". Were you to learn and know WHEN these cosmic energies cyclically occur, you'd be automatically 'tuned up' and part of the Plan. Instead, you miss the cycles, and therefore have to rely on less-than-good-intended sources. In doing so, you remain perpetually out of balance.

If you were following the Source of Creation, you wouldn't need Facebook: you'd know, beyond doubt, that we have the "Grid": God's answer to "social networking", and not only free, extremely reliable and honest: it's your birthright.

I think "honest" is a good topic. How honest is Facebook? You might want to consider that. If the National Inquirer were to take on an animated persona, it would be "Facebook".

Oh. Wait. IT IS.

And Facebook now has its logo on commercial product packaging. While the Mark Of The Beast is observed on many levels, this example gives you one more level to seriously consider.

[cheesedip1]

What is the mark of the beast?

[zephra]

You have me thinking of going off of facebook. Thank You. Z

[royster]

Quote:
Originally Posted by cheesedip1
What is the mark of the beast?


Great question, cd1, and deserves a good answer. Not any easy task, but not impossible.

When we get life (the whole deal - everything) down to an encoded "seed", simplification is essential. For example, when you see Dr. Emoto's ice crystal pictures, you see the formation they end up in. This formation is how the information has been encoded, the purpose being that when the thaw comes, these instructions may be accessed for the continuation of Life.

In the human mind / soul, there are very basic instructions at the base level. These instructions mimic the chakra ystem and order...very basic but undisputable instructions...necessary for continuing onward regardless of direction.

It's the "regardless of direction" point that accomodate Free Will. The basic instructions are what each life uses to navigate forward through Eternity. One of the very basic instructs...or navigational 'tools'...is the device which calibrates the sustainable from the unsustainable. If you compared it to a GPS, then, the instructions would be "procede forward if you want the Light path, and the GPS would then warn you of the directions leading away from that ideal.

With this in mind, then, the Beast is very simply the GPS telling us "this is not the Way Of The Light: do you wish to procede?" And of course, you have Free Will and may procede, or adhere to the Light instructions.

I amaze myself, sometimes.

So to sum that up: this simple instruction device adapts to the larger picture. As life gets more complex, the 'Mark Of The Beast" is perceived by you in your own terms, but in regards to off-Light events, topics, things and thought. It could be called "The Forbidden Fruit Warning Light" on your Life Dashboard. Of course, you can drive through the Forbidden Fruit Restaurant, but if you've set the GPS for "Light", you'd certainly respond to the prompt / warning, and continue down the Life highway.