not either or, but both just keep both and use them each for full scans but always update them, they are fine together and with your antivirus since they are only running when you choose to run a scan, don't run them both at exactly the same time of course. this is layered protection which is the ultimate way to keep a pc safe and clean. If you don't have spywareblaster that one should be added also. just update it once a week or 2 let it get the latest definitions, hit the enable all protection button and the shield will turn green thats it no scans it just sits there and protects your surfing, no need to change any settings leave it just as it comes default. SpywareBlaster be sure to get the free one, when you click on the download free button it will open a new page offering the trial version for the pay just ignore that and select to continue with the free download.

Meetup is an interesting option but those are usually for people who want to meet more than once; they get to know each other through these regular gatherings. Meetup also asks you to pick a specific location to begin the process to draw their radius. Unless it can be morphed into a broader MidAtlantic gardener thing I am not sure how it would work for 1 annual meet. I think FB is good to reach people who are already users.

Understood Jody, we're not going anywhere nor do I want to pressure anyone. Just in the rare instance something happens to the site we can all find each other. We also chat about things other than laundry. It's more like a group of people writing messages and randomly commenting about life.

"Snowfakes" privacy has to be set to public (globe) which really means no privacy! If a friend likes or comments on anything with the "globe" icon on it (which means it's "public") then it will appear in your newsfeed. If you do the same thing above, then all of your friends will see what you like or comment on in their newsfeed because it's "public" (has "globe" icon). Instead, if you or your friend like or comment on something with the "two heads" icon on it which means "friends" then it will NOT appear on your friend's feed (or your feed). You will see the "globe" or "friends" icon right after the date and time of the post. **To avoid clogging up my friends' newsfeeds with stuff, I just avoid liking or commenting on anything with the "globe" (public) icon. When friends clog up my feed, I unfollow them. We remain friends, but they never appear in my feed. I place them in the "acquaintance" category already set up in your account and go to that list if I want to see their newsfeeds. This is the only way I can easily see them since I unfollowed them. Hope this helps. Can be very confusing! Some people like or comment on too much "public" stuff so I just have to unfollow them and place them on the "acquaintance" list.