[jyl]

I've been on Linked-In for a while. Haven't had any oppty to "use" it but do stay sort of connected with some former colleagues that way. I opened a Facebook account but realized it would take time/effort that I don't have. If I wanted to post pics, thoughts, updates, musings, etc then I'd simply start a blog.

The net result of these sites, for me? I've gotten back in touch w/ an old (girl) friend, she and her husband came over for dinner, that was nice. I've been contacted by my former fiancee, that was mildly disturbing, but I just erased her vmail and that was that. I've been contacted by a former friend, but it was handled ditto. So, the net is slightly positive, about inline with the effort I've put into it.

Given the demands of work and kids, I have about as many friends as I have time for, so not much motivation to make/rediscover others.

My profession doesn't require use of any social networking sites.