Has anyone else seen this on Facebook?

[kentuck]

I think the Russians may be at work??

https://www.facebook.com/conservativecountry/photos/a.665618926842728/2318996998171571/?type=3&theater

[ZZenith]

1. Democrats still use Facebook?

After all we’ve learned about them?

[kentuck]

2. I guess some still want to know the size of the knife in the back?

[Sherman A1]

5. Yes

I do, is it now restricted by party?

[ZZenith]

7. Of course not.

The only restriction is your own conscience.

[Sherman A1]

9. Why Thank You for clearing that up

I certainly didn't want to offend You or any of those on this board by my use of such a service to keep up with friends, family, local libraries, museums and several hobby groups.

[ZZenith]

12. Do as you wish.

I have decided not to supply income to those who throw parties to celebrate the promotion of rapists to the highest court in the land.

We all have different ethics, I understand.

[Sherman A1]

20. Why thank you

For your permission.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. I'm on there too, my dear Sherman A1.

And so are many other good Democrats. I stay in touch with my poetry friends, my family, and lots of other good people.

I don't have any Trumpers as friends either.

[Sherman A1]

21. I do have some friends who voted for Trump on Facebook

But, they are for the most part silent on political things. It does require a bit of maintenance, but silencing the source behind an offensive post is usually all it takes to keep the newsfeed clear. As you mentioned there are many good Democrats there and a life beyond all things political.

[Greybnk48]

22. I am too. But I am currently in FB jail for a month

(20 days to go) for calling Tomi Lahren a white trash POS for saying bad things about Michelle Obama. I said she wasn't fit to even talk about Michelle and they banned me for a month. I was banned for a month before the 2016 election too for posting an anti-Trump political cartoon that was major newspapers. They said it was hate speech.

Truth be told, I have no fricking idea who Tomi Lahren is, except I remember it was in the news that someone threw water on her.

My family is on FB and so are high school buddies from the 60's, so I stay. I won't be friends with anyone who is Republican. My only rule.

[kerry-is-my-prez]

17. I've stopped. Lol- thought I was the only one.....

[ZZenith]

24. I commend you for your sagacity.

[LuvLoogie]

26. They still eat at McDonald's, too.

[delisen]

27. Facebook is for Suckers. Glad to see that younger people are leaving.

Using Facebook is like making a contribution to Donald Trump and the Republican Party and Vladimir Putin and the great cause of election corruption.

[xmas74]

31. Yes.

Many of the local clubs use social media, FB included, to relay information to those who.don't attend meetings but follow them.

FB is also a good way to help newcomers know about the clubs, meetings,actions,etc.

[calimary]

3. Not sure, but we can't fixate on that!

Might just be a good idea to IGNORE all Facebook ads and other online stuff trying to lead you toward one opinion or other. Might be smart just to assume the Russians are trying to fuck with your head.

[kentuck]

4. Actually, I think it reflects the attitude and thoughts of some Trump supporters...

...but we don't know how many?

Sun Tzu was wise to advise you to know your enemy.

[aikoaiko]

13. This is the defining feature of many anti-heroes.

Anti-heroes are bad people, but some people love them because they protect the people from those they perceive as worse people.

[kentuck]

16. Interesting.

There is an uneasy feeling that surrounds anti-heroes.

[john657]

6. Facebook? FACEBOOK?

We don't need no stinkin' facebook!!

Just kidding, I don't do facebook, twitter and whatever else is out there.

[kentuck]

8. Probably less the better?

[Sherman A1]

10. Facebook is a vehicle or tool

just like this board is a vehicle or tool for news and/or discussion. It is no more and no less. How one uses it or does not is entirely their prerogative as long as one remains within the TOS for that service.

[ZZenith]

14. It's also a tool for some of the most nefarious people our society has ever produced

to collect an enormous amount of very personal data about us.

But that’s ok.

[Sherman A1]

19. Well, if they have gathered information about

The museums I like, what the library events are coming up, 6mm war gaming, photography or the historical preservation group I work with, then I guess I have been compromised.

[ZZenith]

23. Well, as you're never likely to be engaged in acts of civil disobedience

I see you have no reason to be concerned.

[Sherman A1]

25. No, I am not likely to be engaged in such acts.

and I really don't care what others think.

[kentuck]

15. When my Mom passed...

..my niece made a FB page so the family could stay in touch. It sounded like a wonderful idea to me.

Then it got more and more political and we were made aware that our old friends were on the opposite side of the spectrum. The best rule for Facebook would be to require no discussion of religion or politics, but that might raise constitutional issues?

It's a tough sea to navigate.

[Sherman A1]

18. Not found it to be at all difficult to navigate

They have a hide post feature just as does this site. People who are relentless with their political posts can be snoozed or unfollowed, just as they can be blocked here. If it doesn’t work for you and this one does, whatever works, but I find that my hobby groups and local museums tend to post more there.

[FM123]

28. Yes that hide post feature is great!

While I only have a small handful of "facebook friends" (who are actual friends in real life or relatives) and almost all of them are Democrats- I have a few folks who are repugs that sometimes post something pro-trumpy so those posts are hidden, and I only see pics of their puppies or kids or grandkids. I only joined FB so I could stay connected to my out of state or oversees friends/family and so far so good...

[Sherman A1]

29. I have found

by hiding the source of the Memes (and most of them are just Memes) that it cleans up the news feed rather quickly as those posting such items tend to rely upon the same sources. If the "X" Meme page is hidden all of those posts by them and their friends who will also likely repost them simply go away. It takes about few days to a week and a little upkeep here and there, but I have really no problem at all and never see the crap much anymore.

[FM123]

30. Yes, like a "housekeeping" service!