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I am a member. I enjoy it, for the most part. I "hide" all games and most applications, and use it for keeping in touch with family, and friends both old and new. I have about 50 cozy mystery authors on my friends list, and those contacts have been invaluable to me about keeping up with new releases, etc. Some of those authors I am now proud to count as genuine friends. I've met new people that are now good friends via author comment threads as well.
It's a very easy way to get pictures from family that is far away, and to make plans with people that I don't see often. I would have to spend hours on the phone to get the same results I can get in a ten minute Facebook session.
To be honest, I don't see the fuss. Be careful about who you add. Lock down your profile so not every Tom, Dick, and Harry can add you. Don't air your dirty laundry. Block apps and games. Common sense stuff like that can make Facebook a nice addition.
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