It seems that I can't write this enough. Whatever happens on Facebook stays on Facebook. It's not the real world. Relationships that start, or worse, exist on that social networking site don't really exist in the flesh. I have known far too many people who freak out because of the profound disconnect between their Facebook relationship, and the one offline.
It's like the Matrix. The idyllic dreamworld run by robot octopi has nothing to do with the gritty, post-apocalypse where actual humans live.
That said, I have two answers for you. Some guys, who live in the Matrix, will think "Awesome!" when poked. And other guys will think "WTF is a poke?" Seriously, what is the point of "poking?" It's the one thing on Facebook I just don't get. Who pokes people IRL? If I was at a bar, and some woman came up behind me and poked me in the fat wings, I'd be all "Anti-win."
I mean, I get that "poking" is, like, flirting? For shy weirdos? Instead of poking... why not "like" something he wrote? Or send him a message that says "Hi. Would you like to breakout of your embryonic-fluid filled cyborg cocoon and then go explore the rocky tunnels beneath the surface of the scorched Earth?"
I've never understood the 'poke' thing either. From scientific experiments I've conducted against my own better judgement, I've concluded that people do not enjoy being 'poked' in real life. Especially if you've barely spoken before. That research cost me two drinks in my face and a slap. You can thank me later.
As far as the book of faces is concerned, if it doesn't show up at the top of the feed or as a little red thing up on the top corner, chances are we'll never even know it happened. I don't even know if it does, thats how little attention we pay to the rest of the site's functions.
Even if it does, then what? Are we supposed to poke back? Does the 'poke' cycle continue ad infinitum? Speaking for all men (as I am occasionally impelled to do) just send us a message. If we like you, we'll definitely reply.
I gotta say pokes on facebook are beyond lame. BUT Facebook is its own world and a lot of people reach out and comment to people they rarely talk to face to face or hardly even know... but on the other hand I feel that SOMETIMES when someone comments/likes a status or writes on someones wall it is a form of flirting when they just met in REAL life and are getting to know one another. I have had a lot of problems with my boyfriend when this arises bc although a lot of comments mean nothing ...sometimes its the complete opposite. I feel that on some level you have to feel comfortable enough to reach out on facebook which can mean there is more going on.... again a lot of times it means nothing ( I think about the comments I write to guys Ive never thought about in any other way then as friends) but other times it does mean they are making a connection in real life
I'm soooooooooooooooooo with you guys on this. Poke was the first FB app I blocked. I just don't get it. That and the one million send somebody something apps that _aren't_ related to an actual FB game. I get sending someone sheep for their stupid farm, but, really, I don't want cyber balloons, cards, cakes, sharks and zombies! Sheez.
I love the sci-fi stuff at the end. I'd love to explore rocky tunnels under the surface of the scorched Earth, then pet a baby alien.
Ya, the Matrix reference made me laugh. If it were Keanu Reeves poking me on Facebook then I might consider "poking". But "poking" is beyond lame, it makes me feel like I'm back in middle school.
The fact that people are asking relationship questions about Facebook makes me want to live in another time.
This is absolute bullshit.
He poked you? SERIOUSLY WOMAN?
Desperado much?
I think the "poke" is the FB equivalent of a smile or wink from across the room. It can be a signal, an ice-breaker. Or it could be a random thing that the person on the other end doesn't get at all, because maybe my understanding of a poke and your understanding of a poke are two entirely different things... ugh.
What I really don't like is the "poke-back." Seriously, how long does the poke tug-of-war go on for until one of you finally says something?
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first off guy why do you have to be a weirdo to be poked or poked back. Are you insecure about something by putting ppl in categories. I've dated so many chicks I often get them mixed with whatever current chick I mess with at present. I'm the farthest thing from shy. I will tell you how I feel whether you like it or not. I could give two fucks what you think about me and I have poke wars with many females. They of course poked me first. But I talk to this chicks on a basis. Poking is playful flirting even when your dating. It's flirting without suffering the consequences.
smh......lsers >.
first off guy why do you have to be a weirdo to be poked or poked back. Are you insecure about something by putting ppl in categories. I've dated so many chicks I often get them mixed with whatever current chick I mess with at present. I'm the farthest thing from shy. I will tell you how I feel whether you like it or not. I could give two fucks what you think about me and I have poke wars with many females. They of course poked me first. But I talk to this chicks on a basis. Poking is playful flirting even when your dating. It's flirting without suffering the consequences.
smh......lsers >.
EDIT: Coming from the ppl who never get poked I assume ^
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