Okay, I'm finally breaking down and creating a Facebook account.

[arbusto_baboso]

And I know this post will probably be considered more appropriate for some other forums, but I'm most comfortable in The Lounge. So sue me.

Anyway, this weekend when I have some time, I'll be creating a new account on FB. I want to preserve at least a small modicum of privacy, so I've decided not to use my real name. Then prior to making friend requests, I'll e-mail the people in question letting them know what's coming.

Any other tips y'all might have for me to make things easier, smoother and relatively painless for me?

[PoliticAverse]

1. What caused you to crack ? n/t

[arbusto_baboso]

3. Certain people I know will be easier to communicate with when there.

Other than that, I'm not saying.

[Wait Wut]

2. You'll be fine.

I've had one for about 5 years. I'm up to a whopping 85 friends. I use it to swap pics with my DIL, mostly. No one is stalking me, that I'm aware of. I have very few of the privacy settings turned on. I don't talk to strangers. I have found a few old friends. That was sorta cool. I also have several charities 'liked' so they keep me updated on things I might miss in regular news.

So, what name are you going to use?

[arbusto_baboso]

4. Thaddeus Q. Smekkert, III

My privacy concerns, though, are mainly due to a really overbearing governmental employer. True, I live in Cali, where there are now some laws protecting me. But this County is pretty corrupt and hostile to labor, so I Don't trust them.

[Wait Wut]

5. Ah.

In that case, keep all your privacy settings on. My son had to do the same thing. Using a false name should keep them out of your business for the most part, but better to be safe.

[mockmonkey]

6. I keep getting harmful e-mails

If I had it to do over I would use an e-mail address for Facebook that I don't use for anything else. I keep getting e-mails with the names of Facebook friends/family sent to me with virus' attached to links.

Just something to watch out for.

[arbusto_baboso]

7. Okay, blind e-mail account.

Already a thought, but this makes it certain I will now do it.

[Kali]

8. don't log in?