I'm sorry, but I just don't. The world has gone mad, that's the only explanation I can think of.
Because we look after clients' social media activities, I am obliged to spend a certain amount of time bumbling around on Facebook. Now don't get me wrong, Facebook is splendid. As a promotional tool for businesses, I would recommend it all day long.
Yesterday, I commented on my other half's status - we were in the same room at the time. I posted on my brother's wall - it would have been simpler just to call him. I found out what Sue in California had for lunch and that Phil in London had been for a nice walk...
Yes, it's nice to be in touch with old friends - yesterday I was kept fully up to date with the activities of a chap who was the love of my life when I was seventeen. Now of course, that glorious young man is a balding middle-aged person and quite boring to boot - I think I preferred the version in my memory. But still...
Worse is yet to come because every time I go to Facebook, I find that people - people I know to be intelligent and entertaining in 'real life' - are fretting because their tractor has gone rusty or because their blasted chickens aren't laying.
So, in the interests of research, or possibly just because I'm nosy, I googled "farmville". You won't believe the first result.
"Top secret" says the headline. And then goes on to say, complete with erroneous capitalizations "The Ultimate FarmVille Guru Shares the Secret Tactic You Can Use Legally and Dominate Your Way to the Top of Facebook, Growing Your Farm at Light Speed. . .100% Guaranteed - With the Latest Updates! "
So there we have it. Some bloke is selling his "Farmville secrets" in a $27 book. (Special offer of course, reduced from $299, limited time offer, 60 day money back guarantee blah blah).
You will learn, amongst other things, how to "Get Your Windmill and Greenhouse - Never again be embarrassed about your farm! "
Go on then, tell me that they are completely normal and it's me who's crazy.
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