facebook "unfriend"?

  I have just "unfriend" a guy in my facebook. I think "unfriend" is not a suitable word to describe this action. This word is too sentimental and lead us think emotionally. In good old days, we used the word "Contact list" in ICQ. It is a perfect neutral word that do not mislead us or hint anything. Now the so-called "friend list" in facebook imply what?  Are all people in this list your friends? The answer is clear. Therefore, "unfriend" a guy does not mean the friendship between us is broken. The suitable word should be "remove him from contact list" which is the terminology in ICQ world. When I removed someone from "contact list", the friendship between us can still here or the friendship has literally not built ever! Reasons behind "unfriend" varies, but cannot solely concluded as the relationship is broken. That's why "unfriend" is a bad word.

  A friend, who is my real friend actually, said in facebook that unfriend needs courage. Facebook successfully developed an atmosphere that every act in facebook contributes an emotional effect. Instead of just "I see", I have to "like" a post. And the countable number of "like" hints self-recognition is also countable and can be demonstrated under the sunlight.  "Unfriending" a "friend" means the number of friends I have is decreased. But no one want others know you have less friends! That's why "unfriend" needs courage. It is not as simple as clearing the messing phone list. Worse still, the "friend" you have "unfriended" will lead to silently removal of you on his/her "friend list" too! This will exacerbate the anger when one discover it. Such a horrible arrangement!