LilyMop - I don't necessarily disagree, but if I took this class - Facebook would be the way that they interact with all the students. They use it for announcements, but more importantly, for a monthly (I think) Q&A session about the material.

When I asked, they said that some people certainly do the class without FB, but they thought it would be highly limiting, since part of the benefit of the class is that you become part of a community (that you access even once the class is over).

The class is on learning to do meyers-briggs style personality typing, and having people to discuss that with, ask questions, and compare notes - I could see that as invaluable. I haven't really found a good online forum for it either. The MBTI subreddit is mostly filled with jokes, it's hard to find people having a serious discussion, at a deep level, of how the various cognitive functions work (sadly!).

Anyway, the class registration closes out tomorrow. I'm so torn! I really think I'd LOVE doing the class. And I'm so generally bored, sad, and unmotivated right now - it would be great to have something like this to participate in, and some people to connect with (I'm pretty isolated).

But, it's expensive, and I'm not sure it's the best use of money right now... I've got a couple other things I'm trying to do/figure out. Plus, the "live" part of the class is in November, and I just don't see myself being ready to travel by then. It's not a huge deal, if I don't go, I can pick up one of their live classes later on (they do them every 6 months or so) - but I'd hate to do all the coursework, then have to wait 6 months or a year before I can actually go to the live event.

Phew. Sorry, I'm clearly still processing a bit over it.

I appreciate all the great advice re: FB. I'd probably sign up with a fake name (I want to change my name anyway, so it's always fun to try out something new!), lock down the privacy filters, install an ad blocker, and honestly, I wouldn't really do any "connecting" with anyone. I'd just join the group and work through that. Not sure how I'd handle the "time suck" aspect... maybe just set up a specific time, once a week, to get caught up with the class.

You all have given me lots of great ideas though, thank you for that!!! *hugs*