[Z-man]

I joined Facebook to keep up with my bro-law and new new family - his daughter turned one this summer, and since they are on the other side of the country, Facebook at least helps us see how the family is doing. That and Apple's FaceTime are awesome for keeping in touch with them.

I just returned from Berlin, and while there, I was able to share my photos with my family and friends. In my opinion, THAT is what Facebook should be used for - it should be used for sharing something SIGNIFICANT with your family and friends -- not for sharing "what's for dinner" and expressing your political views ad nauseam. (Isn't that what PPOT and PARF are for??)

I have found that by 'hiding' a couple of my friend's relentless posts about insignificant nothings, my facebook experience is much better.

-Z-man