Facing Facebook

I'm very close to backing out of Facebook. That's because there is no useful way to manage my network. It has grown into an odd mix of coworkers; current friends; classmates from grammar school, middle school, and college; family, and professionals.

I don't think that these groups should remain entirely separate from each other, but I don't think the lines between them should be entirely erased either.

At the same time, I have to admit that I'm fascinated at how Facebook is connecting me to folks I'd likely lose touch with otherwise. I'm so interested in watching how it works that it's hard to back away.

I suppose it's true that with social media you're either in or you're out. But very few people seem to really think about what that means. It's all the more reason to manage your online presence closely.