Forums, on the other hand, offer me a better sense of community, better sources of info and useful exchanges of ideas and experience.
I find using the forum a more complex and CPU-intensive form of USENET group or BBS, with a more awkward interface.What are your views? Do you even consider participation in the forum as using a form of Social Media?
I don't understand Twitter. I opened an account ages ago then wondered what the point was and never went back. I have a Facebook account but deplore the standard of advertising on it. A list of famous people who aren't dead but someone implying that they are and alarming pop ups that say your computer is about to melt. I use it for the messenger bit.
I also go on the DUK group because is also quite active even if with a bit less traffic.If you are talking about groups and forums just for diabetes then I really only go here. I do go to the DUK group
The biggest problem I also find on Facebook is the inaneness of some posters. When you read from some people that affirms that is a T1 that T2 are in their condition because are lazy fat asses or some other rude answers like that you know that on Facebook you'll never find Useful Information.I'm going to be totally honest ..... I'm here because I like the posters and their brilliant attitude. We share the same health hiccups but in a different way. Shared experiences and can give pearls of wisdom. Which I need plenty of.
I do also enjoy the forums user friendly layout. I'd rather spend my time with you guys than with others who 'don't get' diabetes. The connection is strong. The force be with you!
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