The Facebook-Posting Nazi

We all know that little saying about opinions, right?

This morning I received a private message from a young man I’ve known for almost ever, commanding that I stop sharing and reposting everything I see on Facebook.
He went on to say that I should share only some things…make them special.

Gee, when I see something that hits me, I DO think it’s special and that’s why I enjoy posting it…to share with my friends

I’m disappointed that he would approach me in this manner and the thing is…well, I didn’t ASK for his opinion.

What I heard as I read his words is…
“Um hey, I don’t care for your posts, don’t post so many, keep them meaningful to ME.”

In other words, DON’T do what YOU enjoy doing on Facebook, do what I do, follow MY example because, well…..MY WAY IS THE RIGHT WAY!

Sometimes when I listen to this kind of thing I hear this…
“If everyone would be like ME, think and talk like ME, everything would be fine.”

This sort of behavior usually, but now always comes from those who’ve gained little or no WISDOM in their lives yet. Either too young or just missed the boat on WISDOM.

But when someone feels arrogant enough to notify me by Private Message that well, I just need to cool it on the posts…
What am I to think?
WHO am I hurting?
WHO am I offending?

My posts are usually just fun. Sometimes a bit deep, most times a bit philosophical and always something that appealed to me and I just thought it would be fun to share with my Facebook Friends. Kind of in the same way I enjoy reading what others share. It gives me a glimpse into who that person is; some sad, some funny, some deep and some…well, not so deep!

For future reference, may I offer a few suggestions on how to rid oneself of postings found to be not special?

The control and beauty of it all lies within the fingertips.

We have choices.

We can give the post a 2-second-glance and decide it’s not worth our time and move on.
We can push the button that says “hide this.”
We can push the DELETE button.
Or
we can even rid ourselves of this person all-together by UNfriending them and like magic they’re gone and…they’ve taken all their time-wasting crap with them.

It was insulting, uncalled for and It REALLY did hurt my feelings.

I’m the lady who felt sadness for him in my heart and always tried to show him compassion and that somebody cared since his childhood.
The lady who welcomed him in and offered guidance when he asked.
The lady who’s always defended HIS RIGHT TO BE WHO HE IS.

I wonder…who does he think he thinks he is anymore?

And for the life of me, I don’t remember asking for his opinion anyways on how I should play with Facebook.

Here’s a bit of unasked for advice from me…..Lighten Up, it’s Facebook for crap sake!