I've been on FB for a long time, maybe over a year. I got on because my college-age niece got on, and invited my 70+ year old dad, and he invited me. That all happened while it was still a college only thing. She and I are still Dad's only "friends". But, I've got about 50 "friends" from various sections of my life, now. I used to check it every day, and I still get info on my Blackberry if I want. I haven't checked it this week, that I can remember.

Many of my high school classmates have contacted me in the last few months. It does seem to me that the use y people my age has just exploded recently!

I, to, appreciate being able to see the babies and grandbabies that I might not otherwise get to see!

Something that happened to me, which ties in with the article...My son and his girlfriend of 5 years broke up recently. She was a hair stylist and cut my hair. I got along with her great and always considered her part of the family. I got my hair cut twice after they broke up, then she unfriended me on Facebook at about a month after the break up, and I kind of took that as a sign that she didn't want contact with me or my business anymore. That hurt a little bit. I would have preferred that she just be honest, that she tell me she couldn't see me any more for whatever reason. As it is, I can only infer what I infer.

I did learn that you don't get a notice if you are unfriended--but you will notice eventually.

Karen