These days, if you want to know what’s really going on in Amarillo, you’re probably checking Facebook. Facebook, the king of social media, has given us a platform to keep our social calendar full without leaving the comfort of our couch. Amarilloans tend to rely on local Facebook pages for both entertainment and up-to-date information about the city.
According to Statista, the average Facebook user is in the 25-34 age range, followed by 35-54, and followed by 18-24. While most people assume that Facebook is dominated by users aged 35 and older, it isn’t. It’s no wonder Facebook groups and pages are so popular.
Why Facebook Still Dominates in Amarillo
Amarillo is no stranger to the Facebook group, from restaurant reviews that can make or break an eatery to buying or selling items, or even seeing the latest arrests. You can find the perfect Facebook group to fit your needs.
Are you a part of the right Facebook groups in Amarillo? We ranked the Top 15 Facebook groups you should be following if you live in Amarillo.
How Amarillo Uses Facebook to Stay Connected
If you think about it, Facebook pages and groups have pretty much replaced front porch conversations with neighbors and water cooler talks with co-workers. Many people now turn to Facebook for the same local info they’d once ask a neighbor.
The Dark Side of Group Discussions
Facebook groups are useful and entertaining; however, they give a platform to trolls who hide behind fake profiles to behave in ways they likely wouldn’t in real life. Most of the trolls commenting wouldn’t have the courage to say half of what they post on Facebook groups if they were face-to-face with the person…