I wrote a blog post last week about the Apple ad that claims an iPhone is terrific to have at a ski resort. That post generated some interesting reader comments. I saw a different ad the other day from Apple saying that if you love Facebook and check it every time you’re on your computer, then you’ll really love checking Facebook on an iPhone.
My reaction: I don’t love Facebook. I have never used Facebook so this was another iPhone ad that did not result in a positive response from me. I have received a few Facebook Friend requests in my email, but I do not understand the benefit of accepting the requests. What the heck is a Facebook Wall Post and why would I need one?
I was talking with my mom recently and she mentioned that she also received a couple of Facebook Friend requests and, like me, she did not respond to them. She said that she already has enough friends. What exactly does Facebook do to help friends communicate that you cannot already do with email and phone calls?
The BBC published an interesting article saying that Facebook memberships are down in the U.K. so apparently we’re not the only ones who do not see the value of Facebook. Will Facebook’s downward U.K. trend extend to the U.S.?