Hmmm.

Interesting one, I use FB for personal use and to advertise events, but I don't agressively seek "friends". I do sometimes seek "friendship" from people I haven't met in real life (George you're my FB "friend" but I've never met you) but almost always when I know there is a shared musical (or other) interest or a shared "friend", or following interaction on other forums (fora?).

However, these sites are set up to network, so I don't see a problem if users want to scout for "friends", "fans" or whatever. If you don't want to have any contact with that person, just say no!

That's what I do anyway.

Paul

p.s. George, happy to stay as your (FB)friend as well!