To Facebook or Not to Facebook

Facebook was created for the sole purpose of staying in touch with friends and possibly getting to know other people. So the fact that personal information is given is already going forward with the first step in a relationship, making those you talk to feel like they "know" a bit about you. This is a failed effort to make people come together. People who you don't know in reality could be of use to you, in a professional way, or in a relationship, but getting to know them first hand is part of gathering the relationship that will make two people friends.