Facebook: A Violation of our Privacy Rights?

Facebook is a tool that I use practically each day. In fact, I become frustrated when it doesn't connect and I find myself checking Facebook like my grandparents might have gotten up and read the newspaper. However, as "fun" as Facebook is and as connected as it makes me with people whom I would otherwise be disconnected with, it has its drawbacks. I particularly enjoyed the article " I quit Liking Everything". Like the author states, the Facebook like is somewhat disconnected. It sends a message that one nods the head in approval but the picture doesn't warrant a genuine comment. I find it quite interesting when someone posts " Pray for my family as we have just lost a dear member" and someone "likes" the post. Really? You like and approve that someone has passed. Maybe you like the prayer request if you believe in prayer but this strikes me as strange. If I post a picture of the most beautiful toddler ( my daughter, of course)  in the world dressed haphazardly as Rapunzel on Halloween and you respond with a like, I wonder why you didn't take the time to state how cute she is, how cool her four foot mane of hair is, etc, etc, Consequently, I commit to at least reduce my like activity on Facebook in hopes of reducing ads, seeing more of my friends' status updates, etc. And I hope that others will notice and appreciate the time I take to make a comment about their new baby, wedding announcement or request for prayer. I commit to quit the like.
    Institutional Privacy: I believe that we have a constitutional right to this. Social Privacy is in our hands. We can choose what to post, when, and with whom to share. I make a conscious effort not to post while flooded with emotions. This will only lead to irrational comments, and "drama".

    I definitely believe that teens are subject to drama. It is never acceptable for someone to use the web to create this drama. As far as cyberbulling, this is the common medium that teens use to bully today and awareness of all teens can impact this and hopefully diminish it. If people would see the internet as the public records source that it is, there would be a greater respect. Additionally, it comes down to common sense. I always ask myself how others may perceive my posts. Once I even deleted a post ( quickly I might add) that praised my visit to a new church. I honestly began to analyze whether or not my home church, where I have been a member since childhood, would take offense to my new enthusiasm. I may be overzealous about that but that is better than being complacent. On another note, I am no longer a teen. I am thankful that we didn't have Facebook or social media during my teen years. I may not have the job I have today ( just kidding). At the very least, I know problems would have arisen. Teen focus does not always contain common sense.