Coming out via facebook?

So, I'm ready to come out of the closet and i will of course first tell my family and closest friends in person but I can't do that with everyone i know. So I thought a good way to let everyone know would be to put out a public note on facebook. I know one kid who i went to high school did this, but most people already knew he was gay (i hate to say it but he definitely fit the stereotype), so it wasn't really a big surprise. But what I've been told by the people I've told is that they had no idea and they know me better than anyone else. So I was wondering what others opinions on coming out in this manner are. I just feel i need to do something that puts like a line in the sand like from this point in time i am 100% out. And just changing the interested section would do no good b/c ppl change that all the time just as a joke so no one would take it seriously or even notice really





So any thoughts or advice would be great.


Thanks





oh and I am 19 year old college student

Coming out via facebook?
this would all depend on what your goal was





if your goal is to tell everyone from HS that you were gay and none of them are in your facebook - it becomes a meaningless jesture





if your goal is to let anyone who finds you on facebook to discover you this way upfront - then this would be the perfect method to use





you need to first determine who you want to tell - then how you want to do it - then put in plans of action to accomplish those goals





there may be multiple goals and methods for each goal - choose and pick the ones that make you happiest and are the easiest to accomplish - you will be fine
Reply:by now I suspect a lot fo yrou friends already now you are gay so being open and honest on facebook should not be any surprise to them. You dont; need to make yoru facebook page into a big gay announcement butr certainly work in yoru interests and preferences along with all the other cool stuff about you. Remember being gay is not the only aspect to you; so keep it in perspective.
Reply:Don't expect anyone to notice it. I stuck up the SGO application on my facebook over 5 months ago. It has gone completely unnoticed by about 70 - 80 % of the people I have on my friends list. Maybe I have dense friends, but if people can miss that I'm a transitioning FTM, then they really don't pay attention to what people put on their facebook.





Good for you though, making your mark in your life where you are out.
Reply:personally, i wouldn't put out a note or anything. i'd change your profile information, sure, and to make sure people know it's not just some joke, change your "about me" or whatever it is.
Reply:I think it's a good idea. It allows you to tell people without having to meet them face-to-face and be less worried about it. If I turn out to be bi, it would be my choice.
Reply:Sounds like you have thought this through. Wish I had your courage when I was 19. Good luck kiddo!
Reply:I am curious why you would announce this to the world via the internet but not tell your friends and family first, in your own way and on your own terms.





I don't mean to sound harsh or anything, I am only giving you something to think about. The final decision of course is up to you. It's going to take courage, to be sure.





If your family is going to be uncomfortable with it, I would wait until you are out of the house, on your own, and supporting yourself before dropping the bombshell on them.