Theme for April 15 - Facing up to Facebook

Hello Everyone:

Let’s talk about Facebook! Whether you love it or hate it, I am sure you have an opinion about the popular networking site.

My latest Facebook status (yet to be publicly posted) reads: “Due to a lack of cyber-social skills, I am phasing out from Facebook.” The truth is that, in ‘real’ life, I am a rather busy social butterfly. What prompted the decision to phase out was a series of questions, and ethical and etiquette dilemmas related to Facebook interactions.

Why do you love it/avoid it? Do you find it useful or a waste of time? How many Facebook friends do you have, and how many of those would you say are your true friends?

To get you thinking about ‘Facebooking’ here are the a couple of links to Facebook-inspired songs. Please note that I did not include them for their great depth or musical value ; )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhLiF9Q4u90

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSnXE2791yg

Selma