Would I have more friends if I had Facebook?

[salmon]

I don't have Facebook and haven't in a long time because I don't really like it. I was just wondering what people think about Facebook and how it provides social opportunities.

For example, I'm not the most popular person, and sometimes I wonder... if I had Facebook and people saw what I posted and whatnot, would they think I was "cool" and would want to get to know me? Or would nothing change because I'm still the same person through Facebook as I am in real life?

Am I missing out on a possible larger social life by not having Facebook?

[Sam]

No. Facebook can't replace your real life. You can get many friends in facebook but not "real" friends.