9 Facebook No-Nos for Newbies and Oldsters Alike

Facebook has you connected. And I mean connected: So far you've already found and friended your long-lost best friend from second grade, the crazy blonde keg dancer from college, Great Aunt Thelma and your boss's first wife (because ya know, Jim is a nice guy and all but Ella just didn't get a fair shake during the divorce proceedings). And it's only been a week! Since you're probably still learning the finer points of mass social networking, here are nine things to avoid doing on Facebook, all designed to help you save face (or literally save your face).

Facebook No-No #1 - List your full address and phone number. You may have fond memories of playing tag with the freckle-faced, Brillo-haired kid down the street, but let's face it: You haven't seen him in 15 years. How do you know he hasn't morphed into the crazed stalker type? He DID have a fondness for wearing a Jason-style hockey mask - remember Thanksgiving 1985? Yeah, that was weird. An email address or cell number will do. And if you really, really feel compelled to pass out your complete address or home digits, use private messages. That's why Facebook offers them.

Facebook No-No #2 - Talk incessantly about your sex life. Status updates are quick, often fun one to two liners detailing your up-to-the-minute random thought or feeling. They're not an appropriate avenue for spilling the intimate beans about the chick you bagged at the club last night, bro. Gross. Remember: Great Aunt Thelma is watching. She doesn't need to know the real reason you asked for that hot blue leather jacket last Christmas, does she?

Facebook No-No #3 - Two words: Drunk Photos. The 2006 office Christmas party at your old company might well have rocked your socks off, why on earth would you share that picture of you with your booty backed up to the camera, threatening to drop trou? Bad pics posted to Facebook can come back to haunt you, especially if your current boss gets back together with his ex.