Facebook Isn't Young Anymore...

Tue, 07/07/2009 - 10:55am (16 years 16 weeks ago)

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Facebook is getting older Applause

and so is apparently their age demographic

the following table is from: https://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=121709332811&h=HFTAo&u=HDsdS&ref=nf
and originally from istrategylabs

So, they're thinking that advertisers on Facebook should take notice of this trend.

I think this is great! Parents and grandparents getting involved in Facebook as if their children/grandchildren are on is a great way to stay involved. Also, it's an awesome way for older people (when i say older i mean out of college--my age and up!) to reconnect with classmates or old friends.
I've personally have seen my coworkers and older aunts and uncles get on Facebook and love it!
I also think that high school and college users have already been on Facebook for a while therefore not needing to sign up.
Thoughts?

Tue, 07/07/2009 - 11:07am (16 years 16 weeks ago)

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Re: Facebook Isn't Young Anymore...

well facebook is more fun for them where as myspace was too kiddie. I think its great that they are re-connecting. I know that yesterday it seams like my neighbors that were at my cookout on the 4th all discovered I was on facebook. I had no clue they were there. I mainly have friends and relatives. I dont have a ton of friends and I like it that way, heck my cat has more friends then I to (my cat has a facebook too).

Tue, 07/07/2009 - 12:35pm (16 years 16 weeks ago)

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Re: Facebook Isn't Young Anymore...

My wife's great-aunt is on Facebook, and she's 92.

Tue, 07/07/2009 - 1:32pm (16 years 16 weeks ago)

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Re: Facebook Isn't Young Anymore...

WOW!!! good for her!!!
~karma: i'm countin on it~

Tue, 07/07/2009 - 1:43pm (16 years 16 weeks ago)

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Re: Facebook Isn't Young Anymore...

Yeah that is an amazing age to even know how to be on a computer!

Vegas Baby!

Tue, 07/07/2009 - 11:09am (16 years 16 weeks ago)

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Re: Facebook Isn't Young Anymore...

I think its great that older people are getting more involved. Not only are they learning something new and on top of being able to keep in touch with their families and friends, it can also be a great companion for them.

Vegas Baby!