David Lock

OK take the p,iss but how do I write a message on Facebook. I have some friends who have just gone to LA and I want to wish them good luck.

So I have logged in to Facebook and found their "wall" with messages on but how do I write something myself?

I expect I am the only person on SN who doesn't know how to do this

David

SwissTony

iTrader: (19)

Simple really. In the little box on their profile (the wall section) just write your message. It will be visible to them and anyone else they allow so if it is more a personal message then use the Private message function which is what you get when you click under their name to the left

See picture

(excuse my friend, it was just an example )

scooby L

At the top of their profile page (under the wall tab) there is a box that says "write something..."

Type in your message there... that will be a public message viewable by anyone loking at their profile...for a private message do as Swiss suggested

And yes David..you are...

Camoscooby

iTrader: (5)

Your 'friend' is smokin' - I would do more than send her message

SwissTony

iTrader: (19)

There is the option to Poke her

gpssti4

iTrader: (6)

What's Facebook?

David Lock

Thanks guys. Tony - I ave sent your "friend" a messaage by the way but I hope it's private

Right I have sent a message I think and available to all but it hasn't shown on the "wall"? and I did a refresh? Why would this be?

keywestofficial btw

I'll soldier on

David

PS. I don't think I would do very well as a "groomer" or whatever they are called

scooby L

Might be a daft question... (apologies if so) but you did click on the "share" icon after typing the message?

David Lock

Not daft at all

Yes I think so. But do I have to be accepted as an offical "friend" of the recipient before i can post on their wall?

David

scooby L

depends on their privacy settings...but usually yes.

You can send them a private message though..

David Lock

Yeah but would a UK phone receive calls in USA?

Anyway Facebook is free

Am going to try and get a Skype link up.

dl

scooby L

If it's a tri-band mobile yes...

MMT WRX

I've only ever used FB as it was the only way to view my daughters school skiing holiday snaps. That was about three years ago and I've not used it since.

Should we start a club?

David Lock

It's just a cheapo PAYG phone?

d

Trout

iTrader: (1)

I am setting up a website where people who don't use Facebook can connect.

You can share details, send each other messages and even put up pictures. Let me know if you are interested.

David Lock

Well at least Trouting seems more dignified than Twittering

d

MMT WRX

Exactly what I had in mind...where do I sign up.

Trout

iTrader: (1)

David,

on my new website there will be 'casting' and 'trawling'

David Lock

And Phishing of course

SwissTony

iTrader: (19)

fill yer boots

Leslie

I avoid it like the plague!

Les