Can anyone give me a good, detailed yet brief "tutorial" about facebook?

[Ellen Etc.]

I also like FB a lot better, but the help screens are totally inadequate. You're going to need a book; "Facebooks for Dummies" is a highly rated book. As far as the apps, they're developed and offered for free, so don't expect the level of documentation or tech support that you get with programs you pay for.

Actually, one of the fun parts of YoVille (for example) is asking people questions about how to use it. You'll also find helpful, fun, and funny people to add to your YoVille buddy list that way.

Just be aware that "comments" and the "wall" are PUBLIC. If you want to send something private, you have to send a "message" to their inbox.