How To Do More For A Friend's Birthday Besides Post On Their Wall

Facebook has ruined birthdays. At least, that's how tech blog Gizmodo feels. Gizmodo argued that Facebook has cheapened the meaning of birthdays, as everyone from close relatives to classmates you haven't spoken with in years feels their birthday duties are fulfilled by just posting a message on your wall. How can you make a birthday special again?

Facebook has ruined birthdays. At least, that’s how tech blog Gizmodo feels. Gizmodo argued that Facebook has cheapened the meaning of birthdays, as everyone from close relatives to classmates you haven’t spoken with in years feels their birthday duties are fulfilled by just posting a message on your wall. How can you make a birthday special again?

The most basic way to celebrate someone’s birthday is to take 30 seconds out of your day to visit your friend’s page and post “Happy birthday!” or maybe even a funny picture or video.

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