I did wonder how long it would take, on Facebook's main login/signup page it states
Sign Up
It's free and always will be.
Now this
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18033259
I find that to keep in touch with relatives or old friends the best way is Skype..
I've been a member of Facebook since 2008 and i find if you use it for what it is, a way of keeping in touch with friends and family members, who may live overseas for instance, then it can be a useful thing.
Friends and distant cousins, who i lost contact with 20 or 30 years ago, have found me (and vise verse), so i'm thankful for that.
G ; )