I'll post what I want on Facebook, but keep your opinions to yourself

Facebook land. Make sure you post that picture! Did you tag me!? Has Sandy put on some weight? Bill's status updates are really sad, is he okay? Awww, they look so 'Leave it to Beaver' happy!

 There's no denying it. If we have it, we do it. My mom does it. Post, comment, tag, stalk-- it doesn't get any better.

 As a working journalist and being well aware that I have some very ignorant/ one track minded Facebook friends, I rarely post anything to stir the pot. That's not why I have a page. I'd rather keep it more like a digital scrapbook and way to keep in touch. Basically, I like it G rated.

 I was grocery shopping the other day and my phone buzzed with an AP news alert stating President Obama voiced his support of gay marriage. I was so excited. I stopped in the middle of the pasta isle and posted the link to Facebook with a big 'yayyyy!!'. This is not a typical action of mine and the most I usually post are funny videos of cats.

 Yet, this was one of the few things I found important to me and that I very openly support. It came at an appropriate time with North Carolina announcing it is only recognizing marriage between a man and a woman. And, it's always a hot topic during an election year.

 I think President Obama played it well. I think it is his honest opinion and I think, as always in politics, it was partially a strategic move to gain the attention of the more liberal minded folks. It was also risky because it is a heated topic. (( Politics fascinate me. I hate it, but it's such a part of our daily lives it's insane. Post on politics coming soon.))

 It doesn't necessarily do much for the LGBTQ community and their rights, but I think the support of our President is vital-- especially if you are a supporter of him.

So again, I thought it was important to post.

 Of course, in came the ignorant, one track minded comments. 'Wow big deal', 'marriage is between a man and a women, call it something else', and the beat goes on.

 I found myself thinking, as I was deleting their comments from my page, geeeeez, keep your opinions to yourself! I don't want to be associated with your nastiness!

 But wasn't I the one that started the opinion sharing?

 It's not like I don't like to stir the pot every once in a while, and I don't mind making some people angry-- especially when it comes to this. A good debate is always healthy... but not of Facebook!

Nothing ever comes across well in a few hundred word posts. It's like when your dad just learned to email and he would write to you in all CAPS. Are you yelling at me dad?

 Plus, if you don't like what someone has to say, you can just delete it. Like I did.

 In the end, that is why I like to keep my Facebook opinions to myself. I don't want to be a moderator.

 Here is a link to one of many articles if you haven't read about it. http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/story/2012-05-11/obama-equality-romney-clooney-fundraiser/54896138/1

-Steph