Facebook is a strange place. Some people have elaborate pages and countless friends. Frankly, though, I’m not sure if all of the names on anybody’s list count, because some people become friends because another friend has “mutual friends,” whatever that means. It’s that old “I know somebody who knows somebody from somewhere” syndrome.
Other folks use Facebook and keep the door open for old friends to connect with them, but sometimes folks are hard to find. My high school class had 220 students, but I wonder sometimes if 75 percent of them moved out of the country, since they can’t be found for school reunions and none of them apparently use Facebook.
When I started my Facebook page, I wondered who I would find, and there have been some pleasant surprises. Whether a Facebook user gets ten or ten thousand friends, it’s always good to connect with somebody new or find somebody who got lost in the shuffle of life.
Sure, a few folks out there abuse Facebook, like recently when a post regarding some students at a local high school made some uncalled for, cruel remarks. The post was removed, of course, but it’s a shame that something which should be used to cause positive things in our lives can be ruined by one or two people who should think twice before hitting that button.
I don’t know if I’ll continue to use Facebook, but I’m onboard for now and glad I’ve tried it. It’s a great way to learn from, and about, each other. Let’s hope it remains a positive outlet.
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