I have just started to change my view on this Facebook. Just means very recently! The last 2 weeks I have posted a little in there.
Have had an account for years, but never used it.
You can find out a little about what your 'friends' are doing and what they like to put your attention on.
When you meet people, I think you always like to get information on people you know. On the phone, I am sure you often talk about other people - right?
Facebook is one more way to get information, to communicate and more - I am just started to be a little interested, but I think one can have fun and benefit from it.
And it is not only what you can get, it also provides you with an opportunity to influence other people - a little.
But of course - everything can be overdone to a point where it becomes crazy.