[compiler-guy]

Apparently your social circles don't use facebook as much as other people's do. That's great that you can make it work for you. But don't project your social world onto every one else's.

Also, I keep seeing the, "Facebook isn't worth the tradeoff" argument coming up. That may be true, but again, that is a different claim than, "It is easy to live without it."

re: Your note below that you are suggesting others give it a try:

I did that for years. I counted on getting invites via text message or email. I organized things myself without it. I really did give it a go. I still missed out on way more than I wanted to.

I finally joined facebook about six months ago. I'm very careful about what I share, both with other facebook users and the company itself.

I hate many things about facebook. But what I can't deny is that I am much more connected with many more people than I was before. There is no comparison.

[Sir_Cmpwn]

I'm only talking about my experiences and suggesting others give it a try.