At this day and age, anybody who still doesn't have a Facebook account must be living million light years away from planet earth. Despite all the security issues linked to Facebook, I am a fan. This is the only way I can keep in touch with friends and relatives for free, 24/7, 365. I also use Facebook to showcase my creative side, and to promote my business (click the title to link to my website). But you can't search for me publicly. I have disabled the setting so I can enjoy a little bit of privacy. I only "friend" those I like, and ignore those I don't. I have even blocked some whose threat to my so-called private life is considerably high. As in real life, I don't accept invites from strangers. Who cares if I don't have 500+ friends in my list? I'm not out to win the Ms. Congeniality crown anyway.
Facebook is amusing, sometimes annoying. I enjoy reading occasional updates from friends, but never when it's minute-for-minute postings. I laugh at self-deprecating & wittingly written wall posts, but never on narcissistic-slash-self- glorification. I check out family photos and self portraits, but ignore those overly-excited uploads. Meaning, pictures so small, blurry and upside-down. Yes, I have seen pictures as tiny as 1 x 1 inch, and that's even a group photo with tags! I accept some "gifts" like virtual coffee, cakes, shoes, bear, and hugs, but nothing that solicits personal information from me and my friends. I am amazed at Farmville and Mafia mania, but never really played them. I enjoy occasional chats with friends, but totally abhor gossips. I love to reconnect with old friends, but snub the user-friendly bia*ch** (Those who appear to be angelic and friendly with the aim of using you). Facebook is both a joyance and nuisance. It all depends on how you use it.
