How to get over the fear of Facebook?

[~Lily~]

Hi,

I've had a Facebook since January and currently have about 250 friends. I'm turning 14 in July and am not shy nor outgoing, just in the middle. I was worried for many reasons too. My parents wouldn't let me have one, I thought it would waste my time, give my computer a virus, or someone would stalk me. I think it's fun and a way to get to know people, but you're right, it can be used poorly as well.

You don't have to keep up a conversation. Facebook is not all about the chat part, you can just "like" pictures and post statuses about your life. Also, you never HAVE to post pictures of yourself. Since I take awful pictures and am not allowed to have one, my profile picture is just a black "Keep Calm and Turn Your Swag on" thing. LOL. As for privacy, you can choose whether you want to be tagged in pictures or not and you can make your account private, meaning only people you are friends with can see your profile. You can also block people you don't want seeing your page. If you can't make friends, go to family and maybe even people you don't know for a change that live in your area and know people you know. (Never friend someone with less than five mutual friends!)

All of the privacy settings and etc. are in the "Settings" area. Facebook is not complicated - I am horrible at computer stuff and find it quick and convenient.

Good luck!