I love Facebook - but am completely careful on who I add and I make sure that all my privacy settings are high! Only my friends can see my photo's and info. If you are going to leave your profile visible to all then accept that your information is out there. Don't join any networks and only add people that are your actual friends - that way you keep your privacy and really if you are using it to keep in touch then do you really need to add all the applications. I have no need to be part of a mob or be a vampire or some such waste of time! I have connected with long lost friends and travel buddies - and so great to be able to share part of your daily life with your friends.