The other day something happened to me that caused me to become very irritated. I received a Facebook message indicating that someone wanted to be my friend. I didn't immediately recognize the name so I decided to go take a look, you know put a face to the name.

Normally, because I am friend deficient, I would jump at the opportunity. So I opened up my browser, logged into Facebook and immediately went to my friend requests. After sifting through the list of requests from acquaintances I knew in the past that don't quite make my friend list (I call them the "limbo friends") but I don't want to disappoint by denying their request, I came to the request in question.

Nope, didn't recognize the face. Next step, take a look at their profile in hopes of getting some idea of what part of my colourful past they came from. That helped, at least it provided their location and where I may have met them. It also provided me with the fact that they are a Liberal candidate and that the Facebook page was dedicated to her run for a coveted seat. This is where it gets ugly.

As the irritation and frustration coursed through my veins at the thought of some vote seeking politician wanting to be friends with me not because I'm a computer geek that can help everyone under the sun, from Uncle John to sister Sue, not because they care so much that they want to pull me from the grips of my anti-social, keyboard blistered fingered life, but because they think I can help them advance their career.

That was quite the rant. I can't help, I live in a different area of Ontario now. I wouldn't help because as far as I'm concerned the Liberals do not deserve my vote and likely never will.

Point is Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, MySpace, etc. are emerging as important technology platforms for politicians. I think it's a bold move but hey, if I don't know you, don't waste my time. I will find you if I want you to pat me on my head and send me on my way.