Why do we only hear bad things about social sites like face book?

[Breezey]

Well, I have heard a few good things about Facebook, but nothing that would directly matter to me.

Facebook has added a "clause" that claims everything you post there... pictures, messages, etc... anything you post on that site is the property of Facebook and you have no say in it.
I find Facebook to be too impersonal.
I prefer to share with family and friends on a more private, personal level. Facebook is far from private, even with privacy settings.
Seriously, I'd rather be closer through phone calls, emails, snail mail, etc... where my business is still my business and doesn't involve a ton of strangers.
I think... I'd rather take the extra time to share with each family member or friend... one on one.