>i understand there's ups and downs, but it's a part of our
>social world.

because, for the most part, it's a vain and bullshit portrayal of someone's idealized life, in an attempt to feel self-validated. that girl always posting how "happy" and "glowing" she is? trust me, she ain't.

as far your point about KIT --- i actually had more friends (gen-x) call me after i'd deactivated my FB profile for a few months. just 'cause i can click on someone's profile and read shit doesn't mean we're really that "connected"..

don't discount the intra-friend resentment factor that social media creates also.