Facebook

[Hanes Cymru]

I don't know if you are aware but recently Facebook has decided that Wales no longer exists, and all Welsh towns are now listed as being in England!!!!!!!!! Cardiff is now Cardiff, England. Very bizarre!

If you are on facebook could you please join the group

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=76194892637&ref=mf

that has been set up to try to correct this

[gaabi]

Done! And a complaint sent. I can't believe this, it's so incredibly stupid.

[Brian y Tarw Llwyd]

I think the fellow who suggested that they did this on purpose to create an internet stir overlooks the fact that the folks at FB aren't probably that smart.

Here is what I posted on FB and sent it as well to their "Suggestions" feed: "Just because a company can put a website together doesn't mean they are geniuses... the current insult to the Welsh is a prime example of a lack of thought, editing, and education. It has been long known that the state of geography education in this country (USA) is deplorable, but one would think that the educated folks at FB would have been paying attention in that class in grade school. Those persons who made this error need to apologize to all concerned and correct this monumental mistake asap."

[Arthur Smith, Jr.]

History Lesson: The aborigine of the British Isles is the Celt (pronounced Kelt) & the Pict. By & large, most people who call themselves Welsh are descendants of the Celts. This is true of Cornwall an Brittany. The english have no such heritage. The english are usurpers, Angles from Denmark Vikings from Norway, Germany (Saxons) and France (Normans) and lately East Indians, Pakistanis, Jamaicans, etc. The Welsh are not alone. The Scots and the Irish feel the same way. Because of politics, you may call a Welshman a Brit, but NEVER an englishman. It's like calling a Welshman a S.O.B.

Art Smith

[Wild Canary]

What a happy controversy. I missed the whole thing for a number of reasons. I put my link and invite to Americymru on my FB page months ago. Some of my people joined, I think. I got on to see photos of my grandchild and found many of my old friends and family that I had 'lost' because I got sick and moved away.
So, even though Fb has glitches, like wanting to own my photos and changing formats so it is difficult to keep up, it still has a good purpose in my life.
It seems a bit ignorant to be doing what they are doing with the Welsh cities but then it might not just be picking on Wales. There are rumors that Obama is melting us together with Mexico and Canada. We are supposed to be learning Spanish and French.
I would prefer to learn my Welsh, but first I have to get busy and take care of my goats. Hope all is well there in Americymru land. We had a tornado today and some of our neighbors lost roofs. An Amish family a mile down the road lost their barn. Most of the animals are okay. They lost one horse and a cow. But the family says they were blessed because an hour later they all would have been in the barn doing chores.
Is anyone upset about the Census Fraud with the GPS on the front doors?

[gaabi]

WOW! I'm glad you're here and ok and that that family wasn't harmed but losing your barn and a horse and a cow is a bit of a blow, not cheap! :(

How are your goats?

[Valerie Wood-Gaiger MBE]

Amazing! Have joined that Facebook group and wrote this:- First the EU dropped Wales off a map and now Facebook! We soon told the EU and put that right. Now we must tell Facebook. Tell everyone - Wales exists! I came to live in Wales by accident. 11 years ago I fell, broke my wrist, could not drive for 3 months. I have lived here eversince. This is my home. I love it - the village (Myddfai in the Brecon Beacons National Park) my neighbours, who have been unfailingly kind. The history, culture, the food! I am not Welsh speaking but insisted that my books are translated into Welsh (perfect for Welsh learners) and, via the not for profit company - Learn with Grandma - I co-founded work to promote minority languages, history & culture - and fun! Running a Grandparents Day at The National Botanic Gardens on 7 August. Loads of fun activities for grandparents & kids to do together.
Put grandmas world into search box & join my group! You don't have to be a granny - granny fans welcome too.

[Dafydd Owain Hughes]

How to close your Facebook account......go to 'Account settings', 'Deactivate account',