Do you think it is good or bad to not own a facebook account?

[0100 0001 Nonconformist]

I do not own a facebook account, I really dislike facebook.
In my opinion, facebook is no longer trustworthy. I think it's a stupid way to contact people too.

[Genesis]

no

[savannah]

I just got Facebook a few months ago, and kinda wish I didn't. It's addictive. The only reason why I'm keeping my account is because I live a few states away from my family so I can keep in touch. If I didn't though, I wouldn't be on Facebook any more. I suggest you don't get one especially if you like being productive.

[Johnnie Jean]

To be honest, I am a total facebook addict. If facebook weren't around, I honestly have absolutely no idea on what I would do with myself. Although facebook is a lot of fun, talking to friends, connecting with people you haven't seen in a while, etc. I believe that it would be best if you don't have a facebook account.
It saves you a lot of time, and you probably have much better things that you can be doing instead of becoming addicted to facebook. Believe me, If I could get rid of my facebook account, I totally would. But I'm so addicted, I've tried, but I can't.
It saves you time, and it keeps you active.

[Phaedra]

I agree with you I don't think that there is no problem with you not having a facebook it is a waste of time, not only that but there's so many creeps a nosey people. and basically Facebook it's a pretty much put your business out there

[Wukong]

It's just there to gather information about you and others.
Nothing you ever put there is actually deleted by them - just hidden from you.
And they love you to sync your devices.
It's like having a whole bunch of people sitting beside you recording everything you do and everything in your computer.
Not quite as bad as Google or Chrome, but close enough.
I've never used it and never will.

[Top Alpha Wolf]

I think it sucks too, but I use it only; for quick messages and to find cool pictures for my videos that I make. That's about it.

I also agree that it's not trustworthy. Not many social media sites are anymore, but I think FB sold out a long time ago.

PS: The way to stay anonymous on FB is to use a fake name, fake locale, fake everything. Confuse the heck out of them and never type in anything true about yourself. Even if they can track the IIP, that's about all they'll be able to do on the surface. Who knows how much the NSA is getting?

[Lacey]

First, I think it's unfair of you to say how you "hate" Facebook, yet you don't have an account. How do you know you don't like something unless you try it. If you have tried it, then maybe you didn't have the right group of friends.

Facebook isn't the problem. The problem is some of the people who use it. There are way too many underage kids who use it to talk about how bored they are, or to post ridiculous pictures of themselves (usually selfies posed in a bathroom) making what they think of as funny faces, or update their statuses with nonsense "games" like "Do you think <insert name here> is cute? Repost to everyone with your answer". Facebook has become an Internet day care. It's also become the platform for cyber-bullying.

If you know who your friends are, then there shouldn't be a problem. It's also a good way to keep in touch with old friends who have moved away or relatives who live in other states or countries. It's a great way to share your thoughts, accomplishments and pictures.

Another issue is those who post way too much information. That's where privacy risks come into play. With anything, Facebook has to be used responsibly.

[Shubham Waykar]

facebook is good at its place...
Facebook is a very good social
networking device. It allows you to
create and maintain a profile, which
can be used to tell people more about
you. On your profile you can edit
things
such as your profile picture, gender,
birth date, hometown, family,
relationship status, political views,
religion, activities, hobbies, interests,
favourite music, favourite movies,
favourite TV shows, favourite
quotations, favourite books, about me
information, contact details and
education and work.
There are also many groups, pages
and
networks that you can join to connect
with people that have similar
interests.
As well as joining them, you can
create
them yourself.
Status updates can be used to tell
people
what you are doing, eating, drinking,
reading, watching, listening to, etc.
You
can also use the status update to post
links, photos, videos, events, etc.
The best thing about Facebook is the
interaction with friends. Once you
have
added a person as a friend (and they
have accepted your request), you will
have the opportunity to view their
profile, comment on their photos and
chat with them, invite them to
groups,
challenge them in games, add posts to
their wall, send them virtual gifts and
more.
Applications can be added to your
profile to allow you to play games,
take
quizzes, etc. You can also invite
friends
to these and challenge them.
Adding friends is a good way to
connect
with family, long lost friends and
unknown relatives. I personally
discovered my half-brother who I
didn't
even know existed.