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How Much Time Do You Really Spend on Facebook?

From Holly Ashworth, About.com Guide   November 8, 2009

If you're a Facebook addict like me, you're spending 125 solid hours a year on the site - the equivalent of more than five full days - according to a new study from Nielsen Online.

I don't know about you, but that number sounds low to me. Between all the thumbs-ups, status updates and games of Word Twist (I know - I'm a dork), I probably spend, like, half of my waking hours on Facebook.

To make the most of your Facebook time, be sure to check out these Facebook do's and don'ts.

You might also want to read this list of the 5 things you should never share on Facebook.

And if you want to keep up with me on Facebook, you can find me here. (This is my real profile, though I'm thinking about creating a Teen Advice fan page - if I did, would you join?)

How many full days a year do you think you spend on Facebook, or MySpace, or your favorite social network?
Comments
November 11, 2009 at 9:56 am
(1) Jahreswagen :

I’m on facebook every day and I spend one hour a day on it.

December 16, 2010 at 9:58 am
(2) amrev :

i looooooove 2 be on facebook!!!!!!!!!!!!

December 16, 2010 at 2:01 pm
(3) kevon chatman :

about a cuple o fminutes

December 16, 2010 at 5:36 pm
(4) ladylove :

the most ive spend on fb in one day was a total of like 8hr or more

December 16, 2010 at 5:37 pm
(5) selena :

I’m never on Facebook because I think it’s a waste and plus ……………………………………………………………………………………… I don’t even have one but I want to make one to add all my besties :D :D :D :D :D :D

December 16, 2010 at 5:43 pm
(6) MARIAH :

to:selena
what?

to:amrev
same here it’s so addicting and you can talk to all your buddies on fb

to:ladylove
i’ve spent way more than that … i spent from 9:00am to 3:00pm that’s how much i love it :* :* :) :) <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

December 16, 2010 at 7:21 pm
(7) Mandaa :

I’m on facebook at least three or four hours day. Guilty as charged.

December 16, 2010 at 7:43 pm
(8) Haylee Jackson :

Every day after school or cheerleading i get on facebook. I do it before i do my homework and end up spending about 3 to 4 hours on it daily . Its pretty bad .. im 14. //:

December 16, 2010 at 9:59 pm
(9) al :

How about none. No time . What life are you living that all has to be posted ? For people who have family and friends afar , great . All else , really ? How bad do i really miss you you if i havent heard from you in five years plus? Not my circle , its like wearing your pants with your ass hanging out , no shame. Say whatever , give me your number on paper . I do not Facebook, ever. Twitter same dif.

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