i just use msn messenger and yahoo messenger for that. i talk to ppl all over the world for free all the time, with way less silliness. - also i gave up skype about the same time.
I'm thinkin that every time you use fb you are taking away traffic from a legitimate website, much like shopping in a walmart eventually eliminates a lot of local businesses, thus eliminates choices and , ------ well, you know how the rest goes ...........