Yes. I admit I have a problem. With Facebook becoming one of the most popular social networks on the internet, I can't help but say that I've been sucked in as well. I first got a Facebook when I was a freshman or sophomore and I thought it was the sweetest thing ever. It was definitely an upgrade from Xanga (a blog website) where you posted things about your daily life, then had friends comment on the crazy middle school drama you wrote. Facebook started out as a social network only for college students, but later opened up to high school students, and NOW everyone can join and it's free (as it says on the login page). Creepy right? Facebook is nick- named stalkerbook for a reason here, folks.
Though it has some down sides, it's definitely a great past time and way to procrastinate. I often find myself playing Scrabulous or looking through pictures when I really should be doing that AP biology essay due tomorrow. Now there are so many applications such as Bumper Sticker, Jetman, Pieces of Flair, and "What's your stripper name?" that it's hard for most people to get away. They've even opened up a new tab system and have added a chat which is very similar to AOL Instant Messenger. I'm sure Mark Zuckerberg is making the big bucks now, but why shouldn't he? He's created a way for college students, high school students, families, friends, etc. to come together and be able to communicate in endless ways.
One of the most beneficial things that Facebook has done for me is someone made a group from the college I will be attending this fall and it has allowed hundreds of accepted students to be able to chat, have a discussion board about various college topics, find roomies, and make friends. It's been really great to chat with future classmates and will be fun to meet the people at orientation and in the fall. Even though Facebook is a ridiculous addiction, it's a good addiction...maybe.
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