to each his (or her) own..to me the plus side is that i "know" the people on facebook...in real life...there is a real connection to events..& there can be discussions something which can not happen here on pc...

to me..i am not going to "friend" anyone i do not know..so that limits the negative comments & such (to the extent that i can not control what other people say..whether on facebook, pc or in real life) ..but if i do find something that is offensive i remove them from my list & block them. much as i would in real life...if someone is rude and annoying i would take steps to avoid them...

there are people here on pc i do not care for..i avoid their posts...

i think it is what ever you are comfortable with..for me it allows me to be in touch with friends around the country in a way that would not be as easy otherwise.