Tuesday, November 25, 2008

MySpace/ Facebook/Social Networking

I have had a MySpace profile set up for several years and and account on Facebook for about a year. I am more familiar with MySpace and use it more often as I write blogs on there and read others blogs, keep up with friends and have added several new authors on my friends list. I haven't uses Facebook much but do keep up with friends there too usually with just one or two line comments. My children say they like Facebook better.
I have seen how these social networking sites are very beneficial but like anything else can be abused, with cyber bullying, fake profiles etc. However, on the positive side it is a great way to network. Think about the recent election. Each candidate had a MySpace profile. Information about the candidate was on their profile and it could be accessed by millions of people as they stayed in touch with family and friends. New authors can find people on MySpace who might be interested in their books, librarians or teachers. It is like going to a giant party to make contacts and shaking a few hands, passing out business cards, and getting acquainted.
There is a wide range of use for these social networking sites. In fact a person could get tangled up in them and spend hours. It just depends on how social you are.

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