Do you still remember how and what you were like when Facebook was not yet in your system? If so, were you able to put into practice or carry out your real life system to this new technology?
New to our social communication are these social networking sites that have recently been dominating the World Wide Web. Facebook, as the largest social site today, has witnessed all the peculiarities of the human being while they are on the cyber space. These are what we call the Facebook Ethics and etiquettes. May or may we not admit it, we are totally hooked in this decade’s internet trend, the social networking sites. And it is notable that we actually update our profiles ceaselessly. Despite the fun that we benefit from sharing our profiles, news stories, and etc. on sites like Facebook, there is no guarantee that what we are doing is ethical and agreeable.
Well, to begin with, I’m not a fan of organizational values or some sort. I’m not even righteous. I am just one of those who conform to life’s basic values. And to have all these ethics and protocols written would all be questionable, regarding its reliability, veracity, and relativity.
Based on my observations, (and based on others’ too) there should be Facebook ethics and protocols that users should actually take note of to avoid some unnecessary cyber indulgence. Well, here’s my top 10 that I’d always keep to myself.
10. Relationship Status is not a Switch button.
”If you’re single and you know just clap your hands!!” Oh, lol. You just can’t do that on Facebook everyday. You don’t have to remind the people every minute about your singleness or stuff. You would definitely sound so desperate. If you’re single, keep it cool. And if you failed a relationship, keep it cool as well. You can’t just switch relationship status from single to in a relationship and vice versa and let people know through feeds that you’re in an unstable relationship so you have to switch it on and off. Believe me, I’ve been to that and it sounds crazy.
9. Easy on your Updates, my friend.
A Facebook friend would definitely not tell you to take easy on your updates, but sad to say, there’s the Hide Button that will help them avoid you and your silly every-single-millisecond updates. Better ask yourself whether anyone is likely to care about your status before you start typing. Well, I understand that statuses are made to express your thoughts and stuff, but let me get back to the one I said, take it easy. Over-sharing can be a problem.
8. Tag Appropriately
Today, many complain ’bout getting tagged with different photos and notes that would not really interest them on the first hand. Well, it’s like you’re forcedly invited to a group and untagging yourself is the least pathetic and harsh thing you could do. Yes, harsh. As harsh as getting tagged to a very ugly photo of you. Hahaha.
7. Ignore or Confirm? Deciding on your friendly friend requests
You are the account-holder and you have all the rights to reject or acknowledge people requesting around. Consider your security, consider your personal life.
6. Move On and Grow Up
Who says It’s never OK to remain friends with someone you used to date on Facebook? We can be grownups about this. Just be ready with the hang-ups, these are part of moving on, anyway.
5. “If You need a Lifeline, Phone a Friend”
Well, unless Facebook chat has Voice feature… I still believe that true friends exist in a non-virtual community like this. You just can’t cry and tell to Facebook that you’re crying and yet they’d sound helpless trying to calm you down. You can actually phone a friend, don’t fully rely on your virtual friends. Sometimes, you just need to wake up with a punch from a friend who definitely understands what you’ve been going through.
4. Understand the differences between The Facebook Wall and the Facebook Message.
Let’s see how you would deal with this note:
“Hey bitch, screw our friendship. I know what did last night with my boyfriend and you deserve to be in hell, now. ”
O mean, right? 
Well, if you’re on the situation, where will you be sending this message?
A. Facebook Wall
B. Facebook Message
C. Coloring book for the mentally-special
D. A comment to any of her posts
Well, rude right? Best not to send it all, cause it’s supposed to be a SOCIAL SITE. And your etiquettes are well-observed.
3. Flirt with Brilliance & Style
Facebook is the new dating site. Funny but true. There are these groups made for people who would like to see their ‘soulmates’ via Facebook. And it’s okay. Indeed, it’s fun. Thing is, when flirting on the web, you have to do with brilliance and style. Don’t even overdo the flirting. You have to be in anyway decent to avoid getting trolled and so.
2. Facebook is not a PornSite
As much as possible, please avoid those photos. I know YOU know WHAT I mean. May you be a male or a female, please try reconsidering your friends who happens to be your audiences at the same time. There might be douchebags or little kids online. All your updates are on their eyes and you have to be careful in every little thing you do. Avoid those naked, seducing, and obscene photos. Respect is earned, remember that.
1. Be a Keen Observer, too.
By being one, you’ll learn to be more polite, ethical and obedient to all these that I’m actually talking about. By observing other friends, you can easily tell which one seems cheap and which seems not. And lastly, by observing all their deeds, you will figure out then how sensitivity, even in a virtual world, does exist.
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I’ve read about this somewhere and it’s nice you’ve come up with it.
wat is your myspace page
i dont have a myspace account.
nice article.sana mas synthetic ang approach mo.hehe
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Hahaha. Salamat.
Yaan mo na, at least reader-friendly 
nice post tetel!! keep it up! just checked my ethics!! LOL!