Sometime over the weekend (I first noticed it on Friday night and admittedly, I spent way too much on Facebook for a Friday night), Facebook changed the way your comments on others links, status updates, photos, etc. show up on your profile wall.
Puravive has been making waves in the health and wellness industry with its unique approach to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The Exotic Rice Method, as advertised by Puravive, has gained significant attention for its supposed benefits. However, as with any new health trend, skepticism and curiosity abound. In this article, we’ll delve into Puravive reviews to determine whether the Exotic Rice Method is genuine or just another health fad.
The Exotic Rice Method: What Is It?
The Exotic Rice Method is the flagship program offered by Puravive, a company that claims to harness the power of exotic rice varieties to improve health and well-being. According to Puravive, these rice varieties are sourced from far-flung regions and are exceptionally nutrient-dense. They are said to possess the potential to enhance metabolism, support weight loss, and boost overall health.
Puravive offers this program in various formats, including dietary supplements, meal plans, and informational materials. The company suggests that by incorporating these unique rice varieties into your daily diet, you can experience numerous health benefits.
Customer Reviews: The Real Story
To get a better understanding of the Exotic Rice Method, we examined customer reviews from various sources. Here’s what we found:
Mixed Opinions
Customer reviews are generally mixed. Some users report experiencing positive results, including improved energy levels, weight loss, and enhanced digestion after following the Exotic Rice Method. However, others express disappointment, claiming they didn’t notice any significant changes.
Weight Loss Claims
A substantial portion of the customer reviews focuses on weight loss. Some individuals claim to have shed pounds successfully, attributing their success to the Exotic Rice Method. It’s important to note, though, that individual results can vary widely, and factors such as overall diet, physical activity, and genetics also play a role in weight loss.
Health Benefits
Several users report improvements in their overall health, such as better digestion, more regular bowel movements, and increased energy levels. However, these claims are anecdotal and not supported by scientific studies.
Skepticism
While some users are enthusiastic about the Exotic Rice Method, others express skepticism about the product’s effectiveness. Many people are cautious about the lack of scientific evidence and the high price of Puravive’s offerings.
Expert Opinions
We also sought insights from nutrition and health experts to get a more balanced perspective on the Exotic Rice Method. Most experts caution against relying solely on exotic rice varieties for health benefits, emphasizing the importance of a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Many nutritionists highlight the need for more research and scientific evidence to support the claims made by Puravive. The absence of such evidence raises concerns about the legitimacy of the Exotic Rice Method.
The Verdict
As of now, it is difficult to definitively label Puravive‘s Exotic Rice Method as either fake or legitimate. Customer reviews are mixed, and the lack of scientific evidence leaves room for skepticism.
If you are considering trying the Exotic Rice Method or any of Puravive’s products, it’s essential to consult with a healthcare professional and conduct your own research. Keep in mind that no single product or dietary plan can guarantee success, and a balanced approach to nutrition and wellness is key.
In conclusion, while the Exotic Rice Method may offer some potential benefits, its effectiveness and legitimacy are still open to debate. It’s always wise to approach such health trends with caution and to consult experts for personalized advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Previously my wall would say something like “Kim commented on Deep Friar’s status” and the friends name would link to his profile page.
Now an excerpt of your comment is displayed. The friend’s name is still linked to her profile page.
Of course I noticed this right after I commented on a thread that was asking which player in the Premier League you disliked the most and why. I realized that I should have commented on the player’s skills or lack of them rather than saying his head looked like a potato ;-)
These comments, however, should only be displayed to you, the friend’s page that you commented on, and any friends in common. But, you still might not want them to show up. Update: It seems that I was wrong about this. You will see all of them on your friend’s wall even if the comments are on profiles that you are NOT friends with. This is not good.
So, if you don’t want the the excerpt displayed on your wall, you can do the following:
- Not leave any comments you don’t want everyone reading an excerpt of on your wall.
- Don’t say anything important in the first 7-8 words.
- Delete them manually from you wall – that will be fun!
I looked through the privacy settings and it doesn’t seem that there is anything that can be changed to keep these from displaying. I can change my posts to only be visible to me but that would be for everything I posted, not just my comments, and that kind of defeats the purpose of using social media.
What do you think? Do you like this change?
As for me, I will simply try to refrain from calling Wayne Rooney an overrated potato head. ;-)
photo credit: jonathan_hamner
Joanna Paterson says
Why does FB have to keep changing things? Drives me nuts.
The thing I don’t get – how I can read the original status if I follow the link from the witty comment on your profile. Is this just the way people have things set up, so it’s open to friends of friends? If they had it set up differently, would I still read your comment, but not be able to read the status?
I am often astonished at the things I can read through friends of friends links, never sure if the person writing them knows how open their profile is. maybe I worry unnecessarily.
Kim Woodbridge says
Hi Joanna – I was mistaken and updated the post – anyone you are friends with can now see them – not just mutual friends. I based my initial understanding of it on the Facebook help – lol – but then after publishing the post I did more tests and discovered that if I go to, say your wall, I will see the partial comments you’ve left – even comments to people that I am not friends with.
Fun!
Karen Swim says
Trying to keep control of your information on Facebook is like chasing a run away train. Coupled with the all too frequent hacks and breaches on the internet, i’m half afraid to post anything anywhere. Not calling someone a potato head in the first 10 characters is a good start though :-) Thanks for the heads up on this as I have been offline for a few days.
Kim Woodbridge says
Hi Karen,
Yes – I had my gawker account hacked and have been changing passwords everywhere – even if they weren’t the same. So silly too because the last time I commented on one of those sites was forever ago.
Facebook makes too many rapid changes that are unnecessary and doesn’t provide enough info about the changes.
At least I was only referring to Wayne Rooney and not my brother or something ;-)
Manshu says
I knew it, I knew it, I knew it haha
As soon as I read potato I said must be Rooney LOL
Kim Woodbridge says
Hi Manshu – LOL
Well, my observation must be an accurate one ;-)
Ari says
Ahh! The fallacy in your argument, Kim, is that Facebook management consider their social networking site ONLY for real friends to connect with each other.
If you are only connected to people you know physically, there shouldn’t be a problem. Yet, how many people do that?
Kim Woodbridge says
Hi Ari – But we’ve discovered that they are showing up for people we aren’t mutual friends with. If you leave a comment for your sister, I will see that excerpt on your wall even though I’m not friends with her on FB.
And, yes, I am “friends” with a lot of people that I don’t know in real life.
Tawnya says
Ugh! Just one more way Facebook lets us know it doesn’t give a crap if we want to be more private.
That’s so frustrating. And also is one more reason why I should’ve never friended my mom in the first place. There are some thoughts of mine she should never be able to read. LOL
Kim Woodbridge says
Hi Tawnya – Oh, I don’t know. I still think it’s better that you friended her. I often wonder about friending my Mom but I know she would have never used it – I couldn’t even get her to use flickr for her photos.
Dot says
As usual, Facebook’s decisionmaking sucks.
Kim Woodbridge says
Hi Dot – I really don’t know what they are thinking – it doesn’t seem like they care what the users want. But, for everyone’s grumbling very few stop using it.
Adam Smith says
I don’t think Facebook has gotten quite a fully-rounded status as other social networks.
Kim Woodbridge says
Hi Adam – What do you mean by that?
Andrew @ Blogging Guide says
I’ve noticed this and I guess the purpose of this change is that they can get more people to comment on each other;s status or posts but I don’t really like it. It has gone so public.
Kim Woodbridge says
Hi Andrew – And since it only shows a partial comment out of context I don’t think it really inspires more comments – it’s kind of confusing.
Lorie Vela says
Hi Kim! I don’t like the change.. don’t understand very well what kind of improvement they are looking for… When more and more people are starting to be concern about privacy it seems completely stupid to make your comments more public… but…
Anyway, I agree with you on one little thing… Wayne Rooney is overrated ;o)
Thanks and regards
Lorie
Kim Woodbridge says
Hi Lorie – And as I mentioned to Andrew above since they are partial comments and are out of context they are really only confusing.
Glad you agree about Rooney :-)
Henway says
I like this change… for those that complain about privacy.. hello.. u can just delete your account, and u dun have to worry about those things anymore.
Kim Woodbridge says
Hi Henway – It’s actually not so easy to do. Facebook makes it easy to deactivate an account but the location to delete it is hidden. Also, even when you delete the account Facebook still has your information and continues to use it for data mining.
http://www.boingboing.net/2010/05/11/go-ahead-quit-facebo.html