I wonder how people have the time to start so many threads on online forums. just kidding. I think it just depends what kind of online time one spends and what priorities are.

I did use Twitter for professional reasons for a while but I found that it overwhelmed me with information. The information was good (it was mostly a professional/journalistic network of folks) but I just couldn't keep up and still do my work. I wish I had someone working for me full time keeping track of stuff there and reporting back to me on certain pieces.

I do have lots of Facebook friends, mostly weak links, people I used to hang out with in or former colleagues from other parts of my life. Many, many of my acquaintances are in other parts of the world and it makes me feel good to know that somehow we're keeping in touch. Who is it that wrote "The Strength of Weak Links"?

This being said, I seldom update my status but I do exchange small talk with "friends."