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What is Social
Networking?
Social networking, we have all likely
heard of it before, but not everyone knows what it
means? If you were asked to define what social
networking was, would you be able to give an accurate
definition. Unfortunately, most individuals cannot, even
though it is likely that they participate in some form of
social networking, especially online.
Social networking is defined as the
grouping of individuals together into to specific groups,
often like a small community or a neighborhood. Although
social networking is possible in person, especially in schools
or in the workplace, it is most popular online. This is
because unlike most high schools, colleges, or workplaces, the
internet is filled with millions, if not more, of individuals
who are looking to meet other internet users and develop
friendships.
When it comes to social networking
online, websites are used. These websites are known as social
networking websites. Social networking websites are, in
a way, like an online community of internet users. Depending
on the social networking website in question, many of these
online community members share a common bond, whether that
bond be hobbies, religion, or politics. Once you are
granted access to a social networking website you can begin to
socialize. This socialization may include reading the
profiles or profile pages of other members or even contacting
them.
The friends that you can make are just
one of the many benefits to social networking online.
Another one of those benefits includes diversity. Unlike in
most schools or workplaces, the internet gives individuals,
from all around the world, access to social networking sties.
This means that although you are in the United States, you
could develop an online friendship with someone in
Japan. Not only will you make a new friend, you but may
also learn a thing or two about a new culture.
As previously mentioned, social
networking often involves grouping specific individuals or
organizations together. While there are a number of social
networking websites that focus on particular internets, there
are others that do not. These websites are often deemed
traditional social networking websites. These types of
websites typically have an open membership. This means that
anyone can become a member, no matter what their hobbies,
beliefs, or views are. However, once you are inside this
online community, you can begin to create your own network of
friends; thus eliminating others that do not meet your
criteria.
If networking on the internet sounds like
something you would be interested in, you are encouraged to
learn more about it, such as the dangers of social networking.
These dangers often involve online predators or individuals
who claim to be someone that they are not. Although
danger does exist with networking online, it also exists with
networking out in the real world. As when you are meeting
friends at a bar, school, or work, you are advised to proceed
with caution online. By being aware of your surroundings and
who you are talking to, you should be able safely enjoying
social networking online.
Once you have learned everything
that you feel you need to learn, about social networking
online, you can begin to search for networking communities to
join. This can easily be done by performing a standard
internet search. Your search will likely return a number
of results, including MySpace, FriendWise, FriendFinder,
Yahoo! 360, Facebook, Orkut, and
Classmates.
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