Travel Facebook groups can be incredibly helpful. People share great restaurants, hidden attractions, scenic drives, and places most visitors would never discover on their own. But every now and then a question appears that is so broad it becomes unintentionally hilarious. It usually goes something like this: “Looking for a good hotel in the GTA.”Continue reading “Life In The Facebook Group: The “Anywhere in the GTA” Travel Question”
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The Facebook Help Desk
Local Facebook groups were originally created so neighbors could share useful information. However, many of these groups have quietly evolved into what might best be described as an unofficial customer service department for the entire town. Instead of contacting the place that actually has the answer, people often ask the Facebook group. And the questionsContinue reading “The Facebook Help Desk”
The Post That Turns the Entire Facebook Group Into an Argument
Every local Facebook group has a certain type of post that reliably produces the same result. It starts calmly enough when someone asks a simple question: “Can anyone recommend a good electrical contractor?” Or maybe: “Does anyone know a reliable mechanic in town?” Within minutes, the first helpful replies appear. “Try Mike’s Auto.” “Try theContinue reading “The Post That Turns the Entire Facebook Group Into an Argument”
Life Inside the Local Facebook Group: “Does Anyone Know This Person?”
Someone has captured a front porch-camera photo of a mysterious individual walking past their house, pausing briefly near the driveway. The post appears with the familiar tone of mild alarm. “Does anyone know this person?” The photo usually shows a human figure walking down the sidewalk at 2:14 in the afternoon. The person might beContinue reading “Life Inside the Local Facebook Group: “Does Anyone Know This Person?” “
Life Inside the Local Facebook Group: The Free Couch That Starts a Community Debate
Another classic feature of local Facebook groups is the “free item” post that usually begins with a photo taken in a driveway, garage, or basement. Someone is giving something away. Often it’s a couch. Sometimes it’s a coffee table. Occasionally, it’s a large wooden cabinet that clearly weighs as much as a refrigerator and wouldContinue reading “Life Inside the Local Facebook Group: The Free Couch That Starts a Community Debate”
Life Inside the Local Facebook Group: The Detective
I joined a few Facebook groups when I moved to Buckhorn because it’s good for business, and I wanted to keep in touch with Buckhorn and the surrounding communities in various ways. Anyway, I’ve noticed a few funny (to me, at least) quirks and comments in these groups, which may be partly due to theContinue reading “Life Inside the Local Facebook Group: The Detective”
Points to Ponder – Part One
This is one of those entries where I cover various topics based on my observations of life. So, I will call it Point to Ponder – Part One. And away we go. Artificial Intelligence is a valuable tool, but I am already sick of Facebook entries written by AI or alleged photographs that are AI-createdContinue reading “Points to Ponder – Part One”
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