I have an account and check it daily. my family is back east in Oh and Pa and this is how I keep up on their news. My niece recently had a baby (Travis) and I got to see him via Facebook and Skype. otherwise, I'd miss out. you only put up the info you don't mind people seeing (likes, no addresses except city, no phone #'s, no birthdates, etc) and I only allow access to my family and a few friends.