I have skimmed through this thread and really enjoyed all the different views. I resisted FB for a year after I first joined (at the request of my oldest son). I thought it was a college fad and would never suit a 50-something! I just could NOT see the point...until my first grandchild was born. It has been the most wonderful thing since for my DH and me. We could see pics, videos, and notes about what she was doing. When I made one of my three long bicycle rides, I could keep up with family, close friends, and some other friends. It did not take the place of my blog when I was on the road, but allowed quick updates. I USUALLY do not kill tons of time on the computer ...haha..just spent 45 min. reading this thread!

*I "hide" all people whose posts are only mafia wars, farmville, etc.
*I don't participate in "what shoe am I" or any other stupid "quizzes".
*I ONLY accept friend requests from those who I really CARE about hearing about. That does not include my brother's former girlfriends, ex family members, etc.
*I block those people I "friended" at the beginning of my FB use, when I did not know any better, and now don't care to hear about.

The death of a very dear aunt of mine has brought me in much closer touch with my cousins who live a long way away. It has been wonderful, I must say.

You can use FB for whatever you need and block the rest.

PS My DH just joined a few days ago...got tired of hearing me laugh at a video of our granddaughter and wanted to get a page of his own!!! Now THAT is progress!

PPS, I love TE for things like this!!!!