> I didn't know some of my friends had had babies until several weeks after the fact, because they only announced on Facebook assuming everyone would see it, an

> I didn't know some of my friends had had babies until several weeks after the fact, because they only announced on Facebook assuming everyone would see it, and I was on a Facebook hiatus at the time. Didn't take a "hiatus", just straight up closed my account about eight years ago. People who matter still make the effort, and I find the personalized interaction much more rewarding. I always go back to the example of some friends of mine. They got engaged. Everyone else found out on Facebook. They got that news while they were pooping, sitting on the couch watching TV, etc. I found out a few days later than everyone else... when they told me in person. And I got to be excited with them. And hug her and shake his hand. I like that way better.