Here are the top 10 rules of etiquette for using Facebook responsibly
in (and around) relationships (from www.yourtango.com ):
10. Relationship status is a mutual decision. Do not dump your
partner via status change, for example ...
9. It's OK to look at a friend's friends for interesting people,
but use the middle man (your friend). Don't "friend request" outta
the blue. Also, be mindful of friend-poaching -- it's not cool.
8. Ask first before friending a close friend's ex. It's common
courtesy and part of any friend code.
7. It's OK to remain facebook friends with someone you used to
date. Just prepare yourself to see some status updates that you
might not want to see.
6. Skip posting tons of pics, vids, and comments regarding a
recent, failed relationship. Talk to friends; don't retaliate in
a public forum.
5. Avoid TMI -- Keep photos safe for work and don't air your
dirty laundry online (it won't dry). If you wouldn't announce it
in a restaurant, it's best to keep it relatively private.
4. Avoid inappropriate-friending -- specifically, don't friend
people you don't actually know, like an ex's new squeeze...
3. Know the difference between the Wall and a message. Yes,
facebook is complicated by pokes, superpokes, walls, notes, vids,
likes, etc etc (!) ... But knowing what is public and what is private
is essential.
2. Don't drink and book. It can get you in trouble just like any
impaired situation ... for example, there is no need to tell someone
you were in love with them in high school, especially on their
wall. (See tip #3)
1. Above all other rules (and this actually is in the Facebook
rules) do not create a fake page. You may think creating a fake
page for your ex is hilarious -- writing "money grubbing" or
"poop" under "likes" but it's a good way to get sued for about
$40,000. (Wouldn't we call that backfired?