There are many forms of facebook procrastination. Most characterize themselves as extensive wastes of time producing no real sense of accomplishment. These are often reduced reading the facebook newsfeed once, twice, three times over... or, ferociously clicking entirely though someone else’s photo album. Yes, manya time this will be the form; perhaps even so much that we forget the other, more disturbing types.
Well, I let it go too far (again.) In an attempt to avoid biomechanics homework, I searched for something to do on iTunes. On the left-hand side I noticed the 'Shared' menu had picked up 'Todd Packer's* Limewire Music Folder.' Intrigued, I decided to take a gander at what music ol' Todd Packer* was into. Not even a moment after the list reviled itself to me, did it dawn that I could facebook search this guy!
So I did.
Todd Packer* is a Capilano student, in a relationship with Mini Mouse* and a Christian. He has a bizzare, almost sick sense of humor... and a really bad profile picture. Even though we have one mutual friend, I doubt I will ever meet him.
Another fun-fact is how gross he is about his relationship with Mini*... last status update: "Todd* is thinking about how much he misses Mini*."
Meanwhile, Todd's* girlfriend isn't much better... last post on Todd's* wall: ".. i think i may say what i have been thinking of saying for the past 100 moments in time..
i miss you."
Gag.
Given the decadence of Todd's* public (internet?) display of affection, religious views and bizzare sense of humor; it didn't surprise me to learn that he is also a former resident of Abbotsford.
Given everything I've just mentioned. I'm sure Todd* is a gentleman and a scholar, one who could easily beat me at a game of chess. However, the convenience of facebook makes prejudice a difficult thing to avoid. Lest the lessons of this note be:
a) you (probably) cannot judge a person by their profile.
b) limited profiles are good
c) writing a note is a GREAT way to procrastinate.
*Names have been changed
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