Monday, September 28, 2009

Become a Fan!

Facebook is obsessed with my pledge of allegiance to causes, group and companies. Taking me further into their customized marketing matrix. Peer pressure has gone 21st century. Again omission from the attendance sheet for these groups could once again force me into outcast status.

It's not that there are not a lot of things I hold in great admiration. But really I can't bring myself to declare myself a fan of Chick-fil-a. Dictionary again pulled from the shelf declares a fan to be a devoted follower. My Facebook profile declares me a fan of House, right, Bob Ross, yep, System of Down, for sure, Shakespeare, Gordon Ramsey, Bruno, Mental Floss and a few more. What's the problem?

Walgreens? Today Facebook wanted me to shout to the world my allegiance to Walgreens. Cool I understand that Facebook's business model has to rely heavily on advertising so that the service can continue to be free, but REALLY, Walgreens?

Sci-Fi fan in me thinks that someone this will be used against me in seeking a security clearance, high profile job or damn even admission on a plane. DON'T HIT THE BUTTON!!!