Social Networking

I kind of decided to do a random blog post because so much has been done on the last few blog post subjects. I actually decided to so mine on social networking in today’s world.
A social network is basically a person who comes together with other people, usually with something in common and can be socially involved with one another.
There are many different kinds of social networking sites. The more popular sites are YouTube, Blogster, Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, AIM, Bebo, Classmates, Flickr, LinkedIn, Xanga, etc. These websites are all aimed toward a different audience.
What suddenly made social networking sites such a craze? According to some statistics I found, time spent on social networking sites has tripled over the past year.
People are so drawn to these websites because why? They are easy to use, free, and keep you “in touch” with everyone in a single click. Social networking sites have also now become a means of meeting people. Social networking sites remove the normal barriers of time and distance. People also love themselves. These sites are ways to put YOUR opinion and information out there for everyone else to see, and comment on.
It seems like every new social networking sites comes out of nowhere and is the new “it” thing for a while, until people move on to the next site. Social networking sites have become the equivalent to teens hanging out at the mall a few years ago. Social networking sites are predicted to go just as fast as they have come.
It’s getting a little ridiculous though. I’m one of those Facebook “addicts” for sure, but even I know when enough is enough. When I get on Facebook and see my GRANDMA’S updates status, I realize that it’s gotten to that point. I mean, yes I love keeping in touch with everyone, and seeing what everyone is up to, and I refuse to get rid of it, but all it really causes is drama. But there are a lot of good things that do some out of social networking sites, not all are like Facebook and Myspace. People blog about things they care about and are passionate about.

www.youtube.com
www.facebook.com
www.myspace.com
www.twitter.com