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    I read about some academic research the other day, probably in an old copy of Raoul's Daily Mail, that college students are spending so much time on Facebook (etc) that they are failing to pass assessments.

    This reminded me of some news a little while ago that some students were adversely affecting their employment prospects by what might be called "promiscuous honesty" (look it up) on their Facebook pages.

    As it is no longer fashionable for us qualifieds to give quotable answers to your many questions, I would like to offer any student, on payment of a reasonable fee, that I will look after their Facebook pages, censor photos and content where necessary, correct spelling as needed, "poke" their "friends" at regular intervals, make new and generally more suitable "friends" for them, and in all other ways help students to fulfil their Facebook obligations.

    In this way the student will find they have so much more time to complete their own research and assignments than at present, and also to conduct real relationships in the real world, with a secure professional reputation behind them (in this case, mine).

    In order to assist me in this task, I am undergoing CPD, of course. My current subject (done compl8d txtspk) is, of course, "Teech yersef Chavspeke" so that I will be able to communicate in the local on-line vernacular, innit.
    Last edited by DavidS; 18th, April 2009 at 02:15 PM.
    ....just my opinion

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    Re: Facebook

    Post of the month award goes to David! Genius!

    this needs a sticky
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    Re: Facebook

    hahaha. I remeber using facebook for 2 weeks in 2007 (2 years ago) and then I quit. i realized the waste of time. Very astute DavidS, and you are correct. This really does need a sticky.

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    Re: Facebook

    Great post David...have never used it and never will. This place is far better.
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    Re: Facebook

    I do have a Facebook account and agree it does waste time. But it is great to keep in contact with friends who live far away- especially when you consider how much international phone calls cost!

    Most 'young people' (of which I am one!) get a bashing from using 'lol spk'. I am frankly annoyed by this constant laziness of my peers. I really try to avoid using these useless abbreviations, as they will not improve my social skills or academic work. Are our literacy skills going backwards?

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    Re: Facebook

    Fully agree..here are my notes from my first tutorial..start at 'D' next week..can't wait

    TermWhat does it mean?ASLAge, sex, location?ABT2About toAFAICAs far as I'm concernedAFAIKAs far as I knowALOLActually laughing out loudAMLAll my loveASLMHAge, sex, location, music, hobbies?ATSTAt the same timeAWOLAbsent without leaveAYKAs you knowAYSOSAre you stupid or somethingAYTMTBAnd you're telling me this because?B4BeforeB4NBye for nowBBTBe back tomorrowBRBBe right backBTWBy the wayBWBest wishesBYKTBut you knew thatCIDConsider it doneCSLCan't stop laughingCYLSee you laterCYTSee you tomorrow

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    Re: Facebook

    Quote Originally Posted by Fleegle View Post
    Fully agree..here are my notes from my first tutorial..start at 'D' next week..can't wait

    TermWhat does it mean?ASLAge, sex, location?ABT2About toAFAICAs far as I'm concernedAFAIKAs far as I knowALOLActually laughing out loudAMLAll my loveASLMHAge, sex, location, music, hobbies?ATSTAt the same timeAWOLAbsent without leaveAYKAs you knowAYSOSAre you stupid or somethingAYTMTBAnd you're telling me this because?B4BeforeB4NBye for nowBBTBe back tomorrowBRBBe right backBTWBy the wayBWBest wishesBYKTBut you knew thatCIDConsider it doneCSLCan't stop laughingCYLSee you laterCYTSee you tomorrow

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    Thank you Fleeg. I think I have removed some important information from my brain by studying and learning your notes.

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