Social Networking

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Social Networking-

The use of a website to connect with people who share personal or professional interests, place of origin, education at a particular school, etc..

What is social networking?
Social networking works like an online community for those using the internet. There are many social networking websites or social sites and they are commonly used worldwide. These social sites are used by members with common interests/hobbies. Members can socialise with each other on these sites by viewing each other’s profiles and in some cases contact them.
What are the advantadages/disadvantages of social networking?
There are great advantages when it comes to these social sites. Not only can you keep in contact with your friends but you can make new ones. And it doesn’t stop there, as the internet is used worldwide you make friends in other countries. This gives you an opportunity to learn about other people’s cultures etc..
Social networking also comes with disadvantages. Social sites can be dangerous. Like the real world we must take care in talking to strangers and we can’t always be sure if these people we don’t know are being honest with us. A problem with it being done over a computer as to face to face is these persons can invent themselves a someone completely different such as being older/younger, the opposite sex or even as a celebrity. Becausee we may not be able to tell if these individuals are being dishonest we must take care ensuring our safety as we would if we were meeting someone in a bar for the first time.
What is social networking used for?
Social networking is used for many things such as-
· A way of advertising/online marketer
· A way to meet people who have similar interests and think like you do
· An opportunity to make special friends and maybe more
· A chance to make contact with old class mates or friends who have moved away

Why should you join?

Are you interested in meeting new people? Would you like to share your passions about a particular topic? Do you care to know more about other cultures? If you answered yes well then it’s simple. Yes you should join!

Some popular social sites
http://www.bebo.com/
http://www.myspace.com/
http://www.facebook.com/
http://www.maybefriends.ie/