Do you think facebook is a good way to contact people?

[john]

Facebook has been amazing for me when connecting with friends and family!

Social networking sites are different and are typically used for different purposes - which is why people tend to have active accounts on multiple sites.
For example, I find facebook to be a convenient way to chat (which has a different atmosphere than emailing for most people, making them feel and communicate differently), organize events, and connect with multiple people at once. For me, facebook is used to connect more with people in my physical life, while other networks such as twitter are used to connect with strangers as well.

But social networking sites aren't for everybody. I know some people who prefer talking on the phone and face-to-face rather than online, and are fine with emailing but not so open with instant-chats. It depends on personal preference how good each medium is.