<p>I never got into the whole Myspace/Facebook crap. I feel like it's almost an essential part of "fitting in" at school, though. I just graduated HS a few weeks ago...should I get a Facebook and start friending my high school friends and a few select college people I'll meet at orientation? Or should I stick it out and rely on making most acquiatences the old-fashioned way? I prefer the latter, but if not having a Facebook is going to make me a pariah...</p>
<p>While I am a parent and have no real experience with regard to facebook, I can tell you that son, graduated last year and just finished freshman college year, was very reluctant to become involved with the facebook/myspace thing. He finally signed up at the urging of HS friends, but from what he has told us, he uses the account very minimally. He told us that he does not even have a pix of himself posted to his account. I think son is afraid about just what info could be exchanged on these sites and as the media has indicated, future employers, etc are now looking at these accounts. My advice, per son, use it sparingly and be very careful what you post.</p>
<p>I don't use facebook either. I had an account at one point but i just couldn't commit to it at all so i quit. I don't know how people can devote so much time on that thing. Just join clubs and your social life will be fine.</p>
<p>Lol. I'm survived high school without getting a Facebook, but I'm pretty sure get one when I graduate (21st). Though I hate being part of the online social community thing, it really is the best way to keep in touch with old friends and classmates. Facebook isn't meant to replace making friends (at least I hope not), it just allows you to keep in touch with the ones you make/have. And besides, poking or leaving a message can be a lot easier than making a phone call...</p>
<p>-The Phoning Coot66</p>
<p>I had a Facebook profile for a bit, and basically it just annoyed me to check up on it. Before I knew it my last "wall" post was from, like, a month ago. Then it made me feel like it was indicative of my "real" social life, or that people might judge me based on the number of "friends" I had or how active I was on it...</p>
<p>So I got rid of it and am in the predicament now of relying on e-mail, cell, and in-person conversation.</p>
<p>It's an easy way to keep in touch with people you meet randomly. Say you happen to meet someone in the cafeteria one day, but you have no idea if you'll ever see them again. Friend them on facebook, and voila! instant keep-in-touch dealio. However, it can get rather addicting, so keep yourself in check with that.</p>
<p>I don't really use it to keep in touch with people, but I have found a remarkable use for it as an organizational tool. I started a local pick-up game for frisbee in my town, and it is much easier to send everyone a message on facebook which they get an email about than having to call 40 people to get 14 to show up.</p>
<p>In any case, there is no need to be so self conscious about having a facebook account. It is mostly a procastination tool that happens to have pictures too. Still, it is heads above myspace for anything and I don't consider them the same at all.</p>
<p>Nobody will hate you because you don't have a facebook account. It is incredibly addictive, a great way to keep in touch, and a good deal of fun when you have nothing else to do, though...</p>
<p>roflmao this is so retarded</p>
<p>You will fail in life. . .and die!</p>
<p>He he. . .j/k</p>
<p>I was under the impression that Facebook was more of a college thing and MySpace was more for...well, idiots. Not to say that there are no idiots in college. I'll never use MySpace again after getting a Facebook.</p>
<p>Anyway. I really like Facebook. It's so nice and simple. And you don't have to deal with the popularity contests and the annoying bubble-gum pre-teens trying to "out-cool" you with their "awesome" profiles and their thousands of friends. I use Facebook mostly for messaging and staying in touch with friends from elementary through high school.</p>
<p>And if you're really worried about being left out because you don't have one, then...get one. I think it's worth it to get a Facebook, even if you're not on it all the time. It's not like you have to commit yourself to being on it for five hours a day. Just get one so that people have the ability to get in touch with you if they really want to and check it whenever you feel like it.</p>
<p>Facebook is a distraction, not a requirement for having a social life. </p>
<p>In no way has facebook helped my social life. I actually use it frequently (though I am embarrased to admit it). And my social life, when I did not and now that I do, has always been one thing -- dull as could be.</p>
<p>^Someone needs more friends...</p>
<p>LOL</p>
<p>-The Friendless Coot66</p>
<p>I like facebook because it gives me a chance to interact all my friends and keep in touch with everybody. I dont have time (esp during the school year) to go see everbody, so I find out whats going on and stuff via facebook, and see what people are up to (as well as let people know what i'm up to). Its a great way to get a chance to know (in a shallow kinda way) soembody you just met, and maybe if you see you have similar interests, hang out in large groups and have fun.<br>
Facebook is in no way required, and you will not be an outcast, but alot of events and stuff are posted on facebook, so you may miss out on that (unless you just ask ur friends who have facebook whats going on, which alot of people do, which in that case, ur not missing much).<br>
Its just a fun way to talk to everybody you know/meet new people/etc</p>
<p>Both are for idiots but myspace is more for pedophiles but thanks to the new changes at facebook soon it will have just as much pervs.</p>
<p>I don't particularly like Facebook or Myspace, but I don't knock them in all facets of socializing. It is easier just to get someone's Myspace name or 'friend' them on Facebook than trying to type in their number into your phone or something like that. It's not essential, but they are convenient. Some people make Myspace/Facebook part of their overall social life and that's not healthy, IMO. But dude, you could make a full Myspace and Facebook page in like 30 minutes. The only way it will take up all your time is if you let it.</p>
<p>Kenshi, what changes are taking place for facebook? Thanks in advance for the info.</p>
<p>get one if you feel it would help you stay in touch/meet new people</p>
<p>you can keep it private except for your friends so don't worry about the employer thing</p>
<p>I love to use facebooo to be able to keep up with college friends over the summer, and wih HS friends when we're all at school. I've had my myspace since 2005, but rarely use it now. I would delete it, but one of my best friends in the whole wide world refuses to get a facbook, so I keep my myspace.</p>
<p>Facebook used to be way better, as in more mature. Now, with all the extra stuff they've added it has started to become more like Myspace.</p>