Did you ever meet someone who got really upset about how someone else used a screwdriver, or a hammer? Maybe not. But how about how someone uses their car, especially around you? Sure, we’ve all experienced a little road rage, or at least frustration, at the people we have to drive with.
But we shouldn’t get too emotionally attached to tools. That’s what a car is; a tool. And that’s how I see Facebook or Twitter. They are tools.
They have a pupose. And most likely, your purpose is different from the next guy. Someone I know signed up on Facebook and asked, “what do I do with this?” To which I replied, “anything you want.” It’s yours to use as you like. If someone gets offended because you’re not using it the way they want you to, that’s their problem. It’s OK.
For instance, on Facebook, I just want to be connected with people I know and see their pictures, etc. I don’t want to play games, or save the world. So I ignore and block applications and request for that stuff, because it’s not why I use it. I’m sure I’ve offended someone, but it’s nearly impossible not to.
They are tools, utilities to be used. Don’t be religious about it, and don’t try to “get it right”. Just use it.