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I was a long time hater of Facebook and finally gave in and have embraced. It is good at keeping up with those you don't see everyday but at the same time you might see some things you can't unsee, you have to filter accordingly or you'll go crazy.

I much prefer a forum for detailed info and interaction, the problem is the ever declining lack of interaction on most message boards. One message board I've been part of for 20 years recently just set up a private group on Facebook and told all its members to go there. It's cheaper, faster, easier to hang with them and traffic in the group is way up again, but it is horrible to find conversations more than a day old and absolutely no organization at all.

In short Facebook is great for visiting with others but horrible at what forums do best.

I'm 50 and have been message board active in many groups for over 20 years.