TMI

        I don't know what it is about the internet and texting that makes people over share, but it seems to be quite the epidemic.  Every thought is shared among close friends and family...and not so close friends and family.  It seems to be my generation and the younger generations obsession.  I think it, therefore I MUST share it.  Several problems arise with this mentality, but two seem to be particularly offensive.  1) Over sharing, and 2) Speaking the 'truth' (which ends up being mostly personal opinion) in a tactless manner.

Now, I fully admit that I have been guilty of both from time to time.  I know not everything I write (and certainly not everything I say) is a diamond, but I DON'T want to hear about cramps, bowel movements or gas, your choice of contraception, or the latest person you have taken to your bed, etc. ...on FB.  If we are good enough friends/relatives to discuss any of the above, you will know it, and we won't be talking about it on a page for public viewing.

Speaking the so-called truth is one thing.  Harshness, being crass, name calling, and being inconsiderate of others feelings is another thing entirely.  For example, instead of saying, 'so-and-so's religion is a crock', couldn't you say 'I don't agree with any of what you just said but I'm glad we both have the right to believe what we want,'?  Okay that's not the best example, but my brain has short circuited with all the other useless "information" I just read via FB.

I promise I'll try to keep the useless talk of bloating and gas off FB.  Just remember that occasionally is forgivable, frequently will get you a rant on my blog :-)