For those of you who spend enough time on Facebook for it to be an extra class, Facebook is an important part of college life. However, many Facebook users, freshmen and seniors alike, don't seem to understand how to properly conduct themselves on the popular website. Thus, here are a few simple rules to remember.

Poking
Please don't. Let's be real, poking in the flesh is lame, so how can virtual poking possibly be cool? If you must poke someone, please God don't think it is an acceptable form of flirtation. It isn't. Instead of endlessly Facebook-poking that super cute boy in your biology class, or your anthropology class, or whatever, how about you actually DO something with him. Coffee? Tea? "Study" party? 'Nuff said.

Photos
Do not take a kajillion photos of yourself and post them on your profile. At least don't tag them. NO ONE WANTS TO SEE YOUR FACE THAT MUCH. Let's leave narcissism to narcissists (or are you one?).

Wall posts
Wall posts should not be used in place of Facebook messages or emails, or God forbid, conversations on the phone or in person. After a certain length, it gets a bit ridiculous. Use your own discretion on this one.

Rule number two for wall posts: don't write anything too personal, e.g. "Omigod Kelly, last night I made out with Ted and it was amazing. His tongue is so long and juicy I just want to put it in my pocket and take it home with me." Ew. No one needs to know this. Furthermore, Ted might not appreciate such disclosure. Remember that walls are generally public spaces, and they should be treated as such.

Friending
Do not "friend" someone on Facebook who you maybe had a couple of classes with in high school but weren't actually friends with. This screams "desperate." If one of these vague acquaintances from pre-college tries to be your friend, don't encourage them by confirming the request, unless you really wanted to be their friend but never got the chance. I guess everyone deserves a second chance, right?

Rule number two of friending: wait at least two days before friending someone you have hooked up with. That does not mean that you can't obsessively look at their profile in between classes and in place of sleep. Which brings us to the next rule.

Stalking
Stalking on Facebook is a God- and Constitution-given right. DO IT. Stalk shamelessly. Stalk like you have nothing better to do with your life. Stalk like it's your job. I have heard Facebook called "Stalkbook" and I wholeheartedly approve. Mind you, this is secret stalking. Do not send creepy messages to strangers, or post pictures of hot girls on your blog. Just read their profile often enough to know it by heart.

Are there any cardinal rules of Facebooking that we forgot? Let us know in the comments!