I'm a frequent user -- but I mainly use messages. All your friends are like a contact list and you can send them messages. No changing emails, you can use their

I'm a frequent user -- but I mainly use messages. All your friends are like a contact list and you can send them messages. No changing emails, you can use their real names, and the search is very good. Usually the person I want is the first result (for people I'm not friends with.) Phone/email is always changing (and you can lookup phone numbers on facebook: very useful.) I have been a member since before they added the photo feature, and I have deactivated my account for over 4 months before, but messaging + events + all my friends are on it compels me to stay. Also, I know people who are either or both email and voicemail bankrupt (more messages than they can possibly ever check), and facebook is the best way to contact. EDIT: Purpose of this reply: why do I find it compelling to use facebook. Also I don't do IM, don't even answer the phone some days (need quiet time) so it isn't just because I can't help myself.