Facebook privacy?

[Mr. Spontaneity]

OK, I'm new to Facebook. What I want to know is: Are there really THAT many private members on Facebook. Now I understand that you must be their friend to see their profile or be in the same network as them (doesn't always work). I am in two networks: My high school and Australia. I can get into almost everyone in my high school network, but only about 2 out of every 50 Australia network profiles. Is this because they have modified their privacy settings to friends only? I am just overwhelmed by the amount of privacy. And some people have public Myspaces, but make their Facebook private. What's up with that? So are there really that many private profiles, or am I using the site wrong?

All clarification is greatly appreciated.

[pennhopeful]

Yes, there really are that many private profiles. There is a setting that you can select so that people in your network can't see your profile unless they are your friend.

[khyatii]

No your not using it wrong, there are tons of private profiles mines private on myspace and facebook
Just for safety etc n not wanting Weirdos looking etc if ya get me
=]

[brittany star]

to me facebook is more dangerous then myspace. people put way too much info on both of these social networks. i personally have both my myspace and facebook on private. i don't want to be kidnapped.... ohh and i hate facebook, it confuses me!

[rapoorani]

Yes, most people have private profiles, especially those who've never had myspaces. That is one of facebook's strongest advantages.