Is it ok to NOT have a facebook account?

[Admire]

I'm 16 and just like the ordinary guy, I've changed my whole self this summer. Shaped up my body, built some muscles, grown taller, woke up early in the morning everyday etc... I want to be the 'ideal guy' at school. I want to look even better and feel great. Right now I am satisfied. I even moved this summer and I plan on getting that 'right' girlfriend at my new school.

My problem is, by not having a facebook account, or not creating one, am I isolating myself from other people? Am I limiting myself to meet others? Am I viewed as a person who no one knows or is unpopular? Because EVERYONE in my school has a facebook account and for me, I just find facebook a LOT of work, and I REALLY don't have the time for it.

And I am afraid if I join now, it's too late.

Will people view me different if I don't have facebook? I am worried this will affect school/friends/girlfriend/life etc..

Advice and Comments are Deeply Appreciated!

I accept Constructive Criticism!

Thanks in Advance!

[largehoney175]

it doesent matter if you get one or not, if you want to fit in get one. but if people like you they wont care,

i personally think myspace and facebook is just stupid

[Beach Bum]

it shouldnt i dont have facebook (im 16) and no one looks acts different or any thing around me so its not that big of a deal if they do over that then there not true friends

[fatgirl615]

I'm not on FACEBOOK, MYSPACE, or any of those other things. More than half of the people on those sites are people you'll never meet, so it's not a big deal!!

[musicisluv2121]

of course its okay!! just get a myspace its easier. plus i know a lot of ppl who dont have time for either myspace of facebook. it doesnt affect ur popularity or social status at all. trust me, ppl dont juge you by how active your facebook account is. or how many myspace comments you have. i know a lot of popular ppl who dont get any myspace comments becuz theyre too lazy to talk to ppl or to actually "get on" every now and then.
i have a myspace cuz its easy and i like it, but i refuse to get a facebook cuz its such a waste of time, and its stupid too.

[Penelope Yelsopee]

Facebook and MySpace are lame and take all your privacy away if you ask me.

[dukehazzard]

face book just like my space is just a fad, it will where out sooner than you think. don't let that worry you.

[Demsicle]

you don't have to get a facebook account just to please others, but facebook is a really coming-of-age way to communicate. If you go to a big school or don't know too many people at your school, it would probably be a great way to jump start your new self.
Also, if you are planning on going to college, facebook is HUGE in college. Think of how many people you can meet and talk to or see who's all like you on facebook. It's free, and you're not losing anything.