Facebook Goes Public, "Like" or "Dislike"?

After much anticipation, Facebook hits the stockmarket today.

Each stock of “FB” — as it’ll be known on the Nasdaq  — will initially be offered at $38 per share, according to the Huffington Post, which will post continues life updates today.

On a personal note, I joined Facebook in December 2004. And how it’s changed! But through those changes, the online social media platform has allowed me to stay in touch with many friends who I may have otherwise lost touch with.

As a business tool, I use a Renton Patch pageto keep tabs on what’s-what and who’s-who in town (if you haven't "liked" it already, you should!). In fact, the number of fans appears to be a status symbol or milestone: Remember the at ?

I’d like to hear from you: Why, or why haven’t you joined Facebook? Would you pay $38 per share for the FB stock? Have the ads affected your experience?

Share your thoughts in the comment section below, or write a letter to the editor: jenny.manning@patch.com.