so one of my colleagues and long term friend decided to rip into the people who use facebook, describing them social misfits who live a fantasy life online because they have no place in the real world... that is a direct quote.

thoughts?

This quote is right about many people , specially youths.

But many others are using social media for marketing and for work

Social media is becoming an increasingly important part of any business’s marketing and client base development platform. The perception of social media marketing has shifted quickly—no longer viewed as a trendy or passing fad, having a flexible and well-managed presence in each of the “big three” (Facebook, Twitter, and Google+) has become a must for any business seeking to secure a place in both the traditional and digital marketplace.