Is Facebook really necessary?

[Mizzkizz7]

Thanks everyone for your answers. Thought I was alone. 

[cathy37]

I use facebook several times a day.  I love to connect with friends and family.  I also love to play games and read other people's post.

[autumnsparklemom]

I have one to keep in touch with friends in other states, I also play games on there in my free time.

[gaylasue]

I am very seldom on Facebook any more.  Too much really stupid stuff on there.

[bremer51]

I go to FB every day to see my friends and family's posts. I respond sometimes. I post sometimes.
And always try to avoid the bull---- that constantly shows up.

[alice44]

I originally used facebook to stay in touch with my family, but recently have found friends who I haven't communicated with for 50 years.  So I do use it and like it.  But, you have to be VERY careful with what you put in your profile.

[catchow]

I only have two people as FB friends, my cousin and best friend, I didnt use my real name, I spelled my last name wrong on purpose. And I only use it to follow some crafting, and dog groups Im interested in, otherwise its like a soap opera that I dont want to be involved in

[ancmetro]

    It is a money making business...like any other!

[Mizzkizz7]

I only have two people as FB friends, my cousin and best friend, I didnt use my real name, I spelled my last name wrong on purpose. And I only use it to follow some crafting, and dog groups Im interested in, otherwise its like a soap opera that I dont want to be involved in

That was smart. Very simple, I like that!

[betlynjua]

The only reason I signed up for a FB account was because that was the only way to sign in to Crowdflower to complete tasks.

Now that Crowdflower has become Figure Eight, apparently you don't have to sign in with FB. 

That's one reason why Facebook is not necessary. 

Most of my closest friends either do not have accounts or are not active members. 

[dsosnowski06]

I have an account but only check it daily to keep up birthdays of friends and extended family.  Once in while I reach out to old classmates but that is about all I use it for

[dreamyxo]

Not for me because I don't even use it.   Never used it as a matter of fact.

[cateyes1]

I don't need a FB but I like keeping in contact with some. Plus I relax playing the games as well

[monnee]

This is the land of the free, so it's your choice if you want a fb acct.

[dwggs]

I originally got an account to keep up with my niece when she went away to college.  10 years later I still have an account but use it minimally.  I know people that live their lives thru facebook ... checking in everywhere they go and putting all their drama out there for the world to see.  I personally, do not do any of that.  The most I post are pictures of my pets.