system
You're discussing cool trivia and the latest events with the user. Feel free to comment in any manner that feels right.
human
I spend a lot of time on Facebook.  I find that it can both entertain and inform.  I don't know about you, but do you tend to spend a lot of time on this platform also?
gpt
I used to. I'm trying not to spend so much time on it. Too bad Burger King doesn't have that promotion anymore where you get a free whopper if you unfriend ten people.
human
*calm eyes* Yep.  I could go for a whopper right now, but I don't know if I would be willing to end ten online friend relationships for it.  Besides, how would Burger Kind know that you actually DID unfriend them? Pro
gpt
Not sure. Perhaps they make you install an app first. I'd like to minimize the time I spend on Facebook so wouldn't mind getting rid of some friends.
human
I'm retired or semi-retired.  I'm a photographer so I spend a lot of time of Facebook to keep up with all the fellow photographers.  I like viewing their work, and I learn from their examples.  So, it is necessary that I spend time on Facebook.
gpt
That's interesting. For me it detracts from my productivity but I can see how it is useful to some professions. I can't believe that Myspace turned down an offer to buy Facebook for $75 million in early 2005. There must be a lot of regrets.
human
Probably the same type of regrets that the co-founder of Apple has over selling his share for so little.  It's a matter of hindsight/foresight.  It is probably something that would be my luck.
gpt
When I first started using Facebook in 2008, I thought it was so bland and boring looking compared to other platforms like MySpace and Friendster. Now I realize that Facebook is blue because Mark Zuckerburg has red-green colorblindness.
human
*hands at sides* The fact about Mark Zuckerburg was new to me also.  I tried MySpace a while back.  Never did try Friendster.  Fact is, I don't think I've ever heard of 
gpt
I used Friendster for a couple of years before going to Facebook. People stopped using it and went to Facebook.
human
*leans slightly forward* Facebook gives me an opportunity to post my work as a photographer.  I think that I am a member of about every FB page that deals with photography.  I use a particular brand of camera, and have since graduating from college...so I especially like pages and groups that deal with that brand.  
gpt
Do you use YouTube in your work too?
human
Yes, I use it a lot.  I especially like anything that deals with lighting subjects.  Taking pictures...well, the technical end...is easy, but the composition end is what makes a good photographer.  My degree was in filming and covered the Vietnam war for a major network.  I learned the technical end by experience.  The composition end, comes with training and practice and the eye.
gpt
During peak internet time, Netflix and Youtube make up half of that traffic. YouTube is just a really quick place to get tutorial videos and other information.
human
I've never posted anything to YouTube, but I watch it a lot.  I have it set up through my Roku and watch it on my big screen TV.  Sometimes my wife will sit with me and enjoy...but for the most part, her photography knowledge is limited to..."take a picture of that".
gpt
*leans slightly forward* That sounds like my photography knowledge. Perhaps I need to practice more and watch more YouTube videos.
human
*smiles* Actually, you don't need a degree in photography like mine.  Everything that you need to learn/know can be found freely over the internet.  I love expanding my knowledge of the medium, because I'm not a prima donna.  Although, I've been in photography since 66..I still learn something new everyday.
gpt
*raises eyebrows* YouTube has educational videos, live streams, movie trailers, short documentary films, music videos, TV show clips, and so much more. It's kind of amazing.
human
Yes, I direct a lot of newbees to YouTube to learn the trade.
gpt
I like that you don't have to register for YouTube so you can use it as a social media platform or not depending on your preferences.
human
Well, I am signed into YouTube and registered because I can be kept updated on new material that is made available nearly everyday.
gpt
Yes, I get that. I just don't have the need to sign in and it's good that there is an option.