<p>Congratulations on becoming the newest members of our facebook community. I just want to warn you guys about the things you do on that website. Be careful of pictures you put up, anyone who knows anyone who has ever gone or worked for W&L can get access to your profile and see you drinking, pole dancing, whatever. Do you really want say your professor or your coach seeing that? Or someone you work for if you do work-study? Also if you're planning on joining a fraternity or sorority, try your best not to annoy any upperclassmen.</p>
<p>I don't want to sound rude or unwelcoming, consider this friendly advice. I look forward to meeting you all in the fall.</p>
<p>Not that I know of - but there was an article (in the Wall Street Journal I believe) fairly recently about prospective employers looking people up on facebook so while it probably won't really hurt you anytime soon, just be careful in general. It's just a warning that people other than students do have access to facebook.</p>
<p>Yeah, it sucks, but I agree with Dima. Some people actually assumed some very terrible things about me when they took a humorous and sarcastic Facebook group I made seriously. My name eventually got cleared, but it was definitely something I would have preferred to avoid. You will be judged by your Facebook profile, whether you like it or not. I personally think it's ridiculous that you need to be all PC on Facebook to make sure you get into a Frat/Srat. It's crazy to ball kids before you even meet them, but it definitely happens.</p>
<p>it's true. Facebook is a rush tool. not a huge one -- but just know that upperclassmen ARE looking at your facebook, and you ARE being judged on it. On the other hand, anyone who's worth knowing is also keeping an open mind. After all, Facebook can be extremely misleading. I think anyone who's an '09er knows who I'm talking about when I mention a young lady with a rather nice facebook picture, who seemed nice and fun, but turned out to be... well... not so much.</p>
<p>Also, don't forget that you WILL be meeting all these people so don't exaggerate too much. If you say you're a genius who also models, you might want to be able to back yourself up. It's easy to try to make yourself look better, but nobody likes false advertising.</p>
<p>Still, Facebook IS a great way to make friends and get to know people before you get to W&L in the fall, just try not to take everything at face value. </p>
<p>I hope this has been informative rather than scary. Good luck and happy facebooking!</p>
<p>"I think anyone who's an '09er knows who I'm talking about when I mention a young lady with a rather nice facebook picture, who seemed nice and fun, but turned out to be... well... not so much."</p>
<p>beautyistruth...... Wow, I kind of love you for that remark.</p>
<p>I have to say I think the best advice I'd give a new facebook member is to not try to stand out too much. You aren't going to win any awards or good friends from your facebook actions, but there may be negative consequences. There will be plenty of time to impress people later with, for instance, how many friends you have, how photogenic you are, or how you love to pop your collar (especially when drinking).</p>