Well, I've spent an interesting year in Facebook. I am a fan of a trio of singers from Italy. I found a Facebook community that I guess could be defined as groupies to chum with. It's been a really interesting learning of social media for me, how it works, what it can do and the illusion it creates of community. And, how I fit into this community.
I am an introvert by nature and like my independence. Let's just say I found I had some issues with privacy, trying to mix and mingle with strangers, defining what is and isn't friendship, etc... All in all, it has it's value and it's good to understand how it all operates, but it's also wise to not become too involved. I see I took it all so seriously that I confused the on line friends with real friends. All in all, it's a bit of a popularity contest at times and the competitive nature of fans was most evident too often. Of course, there's just plain old nice folks everywhere. As a means of self expression, it has lots of potential and can be fun. But, as in anything too much is too much!
I am attempting to back away from it and gain some perspective. Let's say I am in Facebook Rehab