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Changing the Mind's Diaper of Facebook Addiction

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Facebook addiction… I just don’t understand it what a load of utter twaddle! I don’t give a turgid toss about what you are doing and your incessant need to share with your ‘bestie’ and the world Are you so insecure you have to detail your every ‘movement’ From the moment you get up to the moment you turn the light off to sleep Neither do I want to know who you were sleeping with last night! Who cares what you had for breakfast, dinner or tea Only babies regurgitate after they have eaten! And no …I don’t want to see a pic after you ‘dropped your load’ – ugh There are some things that should remain private! You detail everything you had for your birthday and Christmas Then tell the world you are going on holiday for two weeks No wonder Burglar Bill just loves morons like you! There is only one way to rid your mind of this continual crap Put down that electronic device and get real! Changing the Mind’s diaper Contest Sponsored by John Lawless 4/7/18

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Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 5/5/2018 3:05:00 AM

Congratulations, Jan on your fine win. "Put down that electronic device and get real!" .. I entirely agree, so appropriate.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/5/2018 3:27:00 AM

I was talking with friends about addiction to mobile devices - it really is an issue these days especially with the younger generation who rely on them rather than face to face contact:-( hugs jan xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/4/2018 8:59:00 PM

Congrats on your win with this potent message, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/5/2018 3:26:00 AM

Thanks Line:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Gentry

Date: 5/4/2018 1:23:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this clever, cute, realistic poem about letting go of FB. Enjoyed reading it and think you are brilliant.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/5/2018 3:25:00 AM

Thanks Susan am just delighted you are now a lifetime member and can continue to enjoy your wonderful :-) hugs Jan xx

Juliet Ligon

Date: 5/4/2018 11:27:00 AM

I love the part about babies regurgitating--- very clever. I also enjoyed the notion about a burglar breaking in since they know when the person's gone. Very fun read and I agree!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/4/2018 1:41:00 PM

Thanks Juliet, the babies regurgitating line was my favourite lol:-) hugs jan xx

John Lawless

Date: 5/4/2018 7:26:00 AM

Enjoyed this one Jan. I've never been on Facebook but have threatened to drop my grandkids "phones" into the toilet if they didn't put the damn things down....Thanks for participating in the contest

Jan Allison
Date: 5/4/2018 1:40:00 PM

Thanks John some people are so addicted they are never off their mobile devices, I know Fb is great for keeping in touch with folks far away but and I've also seen the sad wide where a Manx girl of 18 was so bullied she committed suicide:-( hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/13/2018 10:36:00 AM

I really like how you used the theme, Jan! I am with you all the way...never did Facebook. Love your picture too. Best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 4/13/2018 10:47:00 AM

I know some people love it, but its not for me Sandra:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/8/2018 6:00:00 PM

hahaha. Oh, my daughter would not like THIS one. So many of my friends are over there instead of here. It's sad to me. You did a great job with the theme, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/8/2018 6:10:00 PM

I don't know what John is after, I've seen a few poems about poop - makes a change for me not to write about it too much for this contest lol:-) hugs jan xx

D.W. Rodgers

Date: 4/8/2018 2:44:00 PM

Well said, I take it you don't like F...book. Good luck in the contest, although for you is more about skill than luck.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/8/2018 2:47:00 PM

I don't use it DW I've seen too many issues its caused other people and some seem to live their lives on it and through it, but each to their own:-(hugs jan xx

Barry Stebbings

Date: 4/8/2018 5:29:00 AM

Don't be afraid to speak you mind, Jan. Never used it myself. // Barry.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/8/2018 5:44:00 AM

I was inspired by the contest Barry! But seriously i cannot see the incessant need to detail everything you do via social media - I guess you can tell I don't do '2facedbook' as i call it:-) hugs jan xx

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/7/2018 9:05:00 PM

Amen, Jan! Very relevant! Janice

Jan Allison
Date: 4/8/2018 3:30:00 AM

Not sure if its what John wants for the contest but its the best I can come up with:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/7/2018 10:23:00 AM

Oh yeah, a good one! Don’t forget the whining bib as well ;) GL in contest!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/7/2018 12:23:00 PM

LOL Thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/7/2018 7:58:00 AM

Nail on the head Jan, some people live and breath it.Do I really care if you like a pic of my garden or not lol. Good luck. Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 4/7/2018 7:59:00 AM

Thanks Tom, I'm not sure what John is after so i understand if i am way off track and don't place... but you will gather I'm not a FB user lol:-) hugs Jan xx