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Yes, I know, I've touched a nerve with those who find FB to their liking.

As observed by others, if that's what you like, go for it...don't concern yourself with any further thought.

It's all good...

"I get to "like" and comment on things which then get shared with others who might delete the same information if I sent it to them as an e-mail."

Well, there you go...

ryouiki,

Bingo, but FBers will squirm with your perspective, most likely with a "yeah, but..." response.

Another perspective I find disturbing is the whole "friends" thing. It's has a weird, cult like vibe.

I guess the equivalent is "followers" when it comes to (gag) tweeting...

We used to be concerned about Big Brother looking over our shoulder, but we no longer have to.

With FB, we are our own Big Brother freely giving away our privacy.

I heard one user gushing that it's just a way for him to keep up with his family and friends. His enthusiasm was manic and creepy. This guy isn't a teenager. He's a middle aged banker.

I don't buy it, there's a lot of different ways to accomplish keep up with family and friends, but he's convinced himself it's the best way.

The only group I can understand participating on FB is adolescents.

All of that aside, is there no downside to FB?

Or, is it another way to ego boost and give away privacy - all the while ignoring a whole host of downsides?