Author Topic: Facebook Experiment (Read 4262 times)

irishgirl69 · « **on:** April 30, 2012, 09:36:28 PM »

I'm conducting a little Facebook experiment. I have the timeline and I've noticed that my guy has appeared in my box of 8 friends on my profile consistently for some time and never changes position. It used to be the bottom left but now that they changed the format, he's in the second from right on the bottom row position. I think the bottom two right positions are significant and I think they may be who you are viewing the most, who's viewing you the most or maybe who you most recently interacted with. Not sure.

So, here's my experiment. I'm trying really hard not to go to his profile at all. I go to one of my friend's profile every time I log on (which is multiple times a day). I also created a fake profile and visit my real profile from that. I've been tracking who shows up.

Here are some interesting things I've noticed:
Those 8 friends stay the same for most of the day
Except for the two bottom right positions, the other 6 rotate positions every time I log in
When I go to my profile from the fake profile, all the friends are the same EXCEPT for the two bottom right - they do not appear at all.

So that's my experiment. It will be interesting to see if I can prove anything. Of course, I'd love to believe that he is showing up and staying there because he is viewing my profile a lot. I'm definitely viewing my friend's profile a lot more than his these days, so if it's who I'm looking at then it should change soon.

lilly · « **Reply #1 on:** April 30, 2012, 09:45:33 PM »

The thing is that he may not check your profile but yet have subscribed to you and have what you post in his news feed and so that would be irrelevant. A lot of people just check their news feed and don't go to actual profiles.

Quote from: irishgirl69 on April 30, 2012, 09:36:28 PM

I'm conducting a little Facebook experiment. I have the timeline and I've noticed that my guy has appeared in my box of 8 friends on my profile consistently for some time and never changes position. It used to be the bottom left but now that they changed the format, he's in the second from right on the bottom row position. I think the bottom two right positions are significant and I think they may be who you are viewing the most, who's viewing you the most or maybe who you most recently interacted with. Not sure.

So, here's my experiment. I'm trying really hard not to go to his profile at all. I go to one of my friend's profile every time I log on (which is multiple times a day). I also created a fake profile and visit my real profile from that. I've been tracking who shows up.

Here are some interesting things I've noticed:
Those 8 friends stay the same for most of the day
Except for the two bottom right positions, the other 6 rotate positions every time I log in
When I go to my profile from the fake profile, all the friends are the same EXCEPT for the two bottom right - they do not appear at all.

So that's my experiment. It will be interesting to see if I can prove anything. Of course, I'd love to believe that he is showing up and staying there because he is viewing my profile a lot. I'm definitely viewing my friend's profile a lot more than his these days, so if it's who I'm looking at then it should change soon.

irishgirl69 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 30, 2012, 09:56:40 PM »

I understand that, that's why I'm specifically going to my friend's profile and my real profile from the fake one to see if it makes a difference. It could be that he is staying in that position because I've been going to his profile, but he could be going to mine as well if he's been missing me too. I rarely go to profiles - I just look at my feed. But that fact that he is in that position and stays there means something. And if'ts because I've been going to his, then that should change soon to my friend.

lilly · « **Reply #3 on:** April 30, 2012, 10:08:09 PM »

I'm just stating that so that you don't feel low if his name was to disappear from the box because it would mean nothing. As a matter of fact I have noticed the exact same thing as you with my guy although we are not speaking and I'm not checking his profile.

Quote from: irishgirl69 on April 30, 2012, 09:56:40 PM

I understand that, that's why I'm specifically going to my friend's profile and my real profile from the fake one to see if it makes a difference. It could be that he is staying in that position because I've been going to his profile, but he could be going to mine as well if he's been missing me too. I rarely go to profiles - I just look at my feed. But that fact that he is in that position and stays there means something. And if'ts because I've been going to his, then that should change soon to my friend.

lise · « **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2012, 10:13:29 PM »

I wouldn't read too much into it - I'm fairly certain the pictures are in part linked to the last time and how frequently the people logged in and not if they've viewed your profile or even interacted with you on your wall.

irishgirl69 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 30, 2012, 11:10:33 PM »

Hence the experiment. Maybe you're right, but I find it hard to believe that all of the other friends in that box change but he remains consistent. I guess we'll see if there is anything to this theory. No big deal if there isn't, it's just interesting to me.

Have you ever noticed that the ads on the side or suggestions of friends, pages, etc., mirror your activity? I don't think things on Facebook are as random as they would like you to think.

djatomicdog · « **Reply #6 on:** May 01, 2012, 01:35:47 AM »

Hey guys,

Really interesting topic as my ex is always without fail in the same position on the 8 people in the boxes in your profile – I have noticed this quite a lot in the last month and she has spent some time away from facebook, I do look at her profile but I am not sure what the 'science' is behind the 8 people in the boxes as the other 7 on mine change all the time!

I'm taking it as a positive, either she is looking at me, I am looking at her but as I like to think it is a sign to stay the course and keep the faith!

Tim

Mariposa, (KnJ) · « **Reply #7 on:** May 01, 2012, 02:56:34 AM »

According to B, TtT and you.....it is probably because they are viewing your profile!

I think it is either way, and since my thoughts become my reality.....then THAT IS MY REALITY!!

emilylb · « **Reply #8 on:** May 01, 2012, 03:03:04 AM »

My ex has been in mine a lot too

lise · « **Reply #9 on:** May 01, 2012, 03:04:38 AM »

I've wondered stuffnlike this myself and looked to see if there was any pattern to it. I even googled it to see if anyone else had found any reasons to it. What it does tell you, that creating fake profiles to look etc - is that you're not detached because if you were there would be no need to do any of it. Fb has its place but in terms of relationships it can be extremely counter productive.

irishgirl69 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 01, 2012, 04:24:02 AM »

I'm not sure why you seem to view this as such a negative thing, but you are entitled to your opinion. I would find it interesting regardless of who is in that position, although, if I'm being truthful, I probably wouldn't notice if it were someone else. I googled it as well which is how I know I'm not alone in this theory and how I came up with the idea of doing the experiment. Creating the fake profile was the only way I could get an accurate result of viewing my own profile - I could ask a friend to do it, but it's easier to do it myself so that I know the results are even (my viewing someone's profile vs. someone viewing mine).

If being detached means not being a little excited at the prospect of this guy I am crazy about looking at my profile or even noticing that he has been showing up in my top friends for months in the same exact position, then I'll remain attached. I like to analyze data - it's fun to me. If it turns out that he is there because I am viewing his profile and not the other way around, or if it turns out to not be significant at all, I'm not going to crumble into a million pieces. It's just a fun experiment that happens to involved the guy I like.

Mariposa, (KnJ) · « **Reply #11 on:** May 01, 2012, 04:39:05 AM »

I have a private profile and a public profile, neither are fake and I agree with Irish! There is no harm in this whatsoever......unless you think there is! Your thoughts become your reality so I guess.......Lise, you reality is different than ours!

Doesn't matter, it's all good either way! We are all connected and love is the only thing that REALLY MATTERS.

lise · « **Reply #12 on:** May 01, 2012, 05:01:18 AM »

Mariposa, I can't see where I said there was any harm in it? or Irish where I said it was a negative thing? I didn't realise you were only looking for opinions that only agreed with your own.

lashark · « **Reply #13 on:** May 01, 2012, 06:15:44 PM »

Irish why would you want to remain attatched when it feels sooooo good to be FREEEEE!!
Come into the light!

Analyzing data I dont think is the same thing about being obssessed with the thought of someone "youre crazy about" to the point where youre making fake fb accounts to keep tabs on whether or not he looks at your page or w/e.

Thats intense girl. And seems like alot of work...
Instead of doing all this have you ever tried just "thinking" and "feeling" yourself into a state of happiness and wholeness? To a point where it doesnt matter whether or not some guy is looking at your fb page

Mariposa, (KnJ) · « **Reply #14 on:** May 01, 2012, 06:26:40 PM »

Oh come on people you are taking this all WAY TOO SERIOUSLY!!

She is fine, it's an EXPERIMENT! It's to see how the darn thing works.

She is curious......that's all!

Let's not make mountains out of mole hills.

We talk on a regular basis and I assure you she is doing exactly what she needs to do for herself.

So let's stay on the topic.......What do you think, do they show up because they are looking at your profile or searching for you or is it because of something else?