People complaining about privacy?

[foodlover]

This is towards both males and females since I've seen both do this. Now, we have the creation of social network sites and people post ANYTHING on there that tickles their fancy or will post something that is bothering them. But, than people will complain about not having privacy or hate that people get in their business when they outright post things on social networks that gives the attention of them being bothered by something or someone. I mean, everyone wants privacy and doesn't like people in their business, but if you don't like people in your business, why post something vague about it and such?

Like facebook, people will post something in their status that is either vague or seem to bother them, but when someone asks what is wrong and such, they say it is nothing or that everything ok. Some will complain about being in their business, some will say everything is fine now, but why post it anyways if you are just going to moan about people being annoying or nosy? Same thing with sites like twitter, tumblr, myspace (if anyone uses that still), etc. What is your opinion?

[marys.momma]

I guess they just want general sympathy, and validation that they're an OK person, without having to reveal all the unhappy details. People are well aware that whatever they post on social media can go around the world at the speed of light.

[misslabeled]

If people don't want to be asked for clarification, they shouldn't post anything at all. It looks like (and is probably true) that they only want the attention without having to give the details. It shows an enormous level of immaturity. No, people are not being nosy when something is posted for public consumption. If you don't want to discuss it, keep it entirely to yourself.

[nanny ogg]

Your right of course, if you want to be private then don't use this sort of media.
We all know that the pen is mightier than the sword, especially is this techno world.
Seems my old Gran was right when she said if you want to keep a secret keep it to yourself. End of.