>I was always informed either directly or indirectly through mutual friends, usually by phone or SMS/iMessage. Precisely this. A type of thinking which include

>I was always informed either directly or indirectly through mutual friends, usually by phone or SMS/iMessage. Precisely this. A type of thinking which includes Facebook being a persons only means of communication is very simplistic. While there are some unusual user cases -- such as my coworker who had to use wi-fi for Messenger -- and they pop up in certain circumstances, I do not think this is as widespread as some make it out to be. To explain my standing, it comes from my observation of hearing people say using Messenger is "easier" and they're able to stay in contact with people they may not want to on a more personal level (i.e. SMS, voice calls) or they are international.