Facebook Connect

You and I witnessed history. Whether it was in person, in front of the TV or in front of your computer. We watched, got goosebumps and smiled for change. 

Some used social media to watch with other Facebook users on CNN.com using Facebook Connect. I tried before getting sucked into a boardroom at work to watch via the good ol television. But before, I was able to catch a glimpse of the proceedings while checking some of the friend’s posts. 

Whether it was “S is watching history unfold – Its Inauguration day Baby!!” or “S is wondering if President O is gonna have an inhouse Barber to give him a ‘line-up’ on the regular… Just wondering…” or “T is guys!!!! We have an incredible honest, faithful, god-loving, intelligent, black family man as a president!!!! Be proud, ya’ll!!!! I am….Tears, guys…Tears” or “T is saying if your red get ahead, if your brown stick around, if your yellow keep it mellow, if your white do it right!!!! The best quote ever!!!” or “N’s phone is frozen and the purple gate was shut down. we are not seeing the ceremony. this whole thing is f’d. 100000 ticketed people were turned away” the status updates were heavy and non-stop. 

I learned a lot more about people’s opinions, political feelings and just general news through this service then by seeking out articles online later.

Thanks Facebook Developers. There is a use beyond facebook creeping!!!

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~ by robynbaldwin on January 22, 2009.