I read a lot of blogs and The Art of Manliness is among my favorites. They post all kinds of articles on being a good man. They write some inspiring content, from treating a lady right to sartorial advice. Recently, however, they hit a nerve with me. Their recent article, Facebook Etiquette, linked to another website where the full article was posted.
The article is written by Brett McKay, mmmkay.My first thoughts were, “okay let’s hear what they have to say.”
I’m gonna share some excerpts from the article, my thoughts will follow.
It should go without saying: gentlemen and ladies only use Facebook.
MySpace is for cads and scallywags.
Are you fucking kidding me? Brett, you must really have your head up your ass. This makes as much sense as gentlemen and ladies only don’t use condoms.
Use discretion when wall posting.
Do not use Facebook’s wall to have entire conversations. You’ll look like a boob if you do…
This is one of my favorite past times. Entire conversations on a “friends” wall. Targeting said “friend” with anecdotes from the past.
Keep photos of yourself to a minimum.
Especially photos taken of yourself by yourself, by holding the camera away from your face. Gentleman and ladies are modest and discreet…
My best profile pics are self taken. This might be because I don’t have friends IRL or maybe because my “friends” don’t think I’m photo worthy. Some of my favorite Facebook “friends”* take the best pics in the mirror of themselves.
Remove compromising photos of yourself.
If you’re a true gentleman or lady, you shouldn’t have to worry about any incriminating photos of you winding up on Facebook…
This is like saying catholic priests do not touch boys. None of them, never. Or like saying “I don’t think Miley Cyrus is hot, not now, never.” Fact is that people do stupid shit and they should be held accountable. i think the author is hiding something or this is a desperate plea for someone to with hold blackmail content.
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This guy sounds like a real cheesedick for writing this. No, a fucking elitist cheesedick. He must have forgotten the main reason the internet was made, FOR PORN. I bet this asshole private browses so Kate doesn’t search his web history. Sack up Brett. Let us not forget the rules of the internet.
Rule 8. There are no real rules about posting
Rule 34. There is porn of it, no exceptions
Rule 20. Nothing is to be taken seriously
Rule 42. Nothing is sacred
Serious, fuck etiquette, have fun, post all kinds of shit. Facebook would be a boring shit hole without funny pics, prick comments, and lack of discretion. I think you will like The Art of Manliness but he’s wrong on this… because I’m right.
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