The term 'friends only' is very misleading. To be honest, I don't mind almost anyone reading this journal except those too close to me in real life. Distance makes everything easier, and ranting, raving, enthusing to those far away seems safe and natural. Telling people I meet everyday the intimate details of my life seems far scarier than telling those in other lands who I'll probably never ever get to see.
So it's not a 'friends only' filter really...I've just become more pragmatic about posting my life across the internet. Comment if you wish to be added.
Thanks