Social Networking Fail

There are few things about social networking that irk me more than the poor communication exhibited by otherwise smart people.

I could update with something like "I think my spleen ruptured" or "I had dreams about death camps again" and someone will "Like" it. I see this on other people's pages as well. "My immune system has failed" followed by "6 people like this".

No.

You shouldn't like this. There people should be your friends and loved ones and you should never "Like" when they are hurt or in harm's way.

Instead of "Liking" it, how about a quick note expressing sympathy, or maybe a call.