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Adam Cochran covered for me today at the GJ Computer Users Group and talked about social networking. Following are the notes for his presentation plus a slide show presentation with additional information about social networking:
Social Networks are website that help people with common interests of backgrounds keep in touch.
The big 3 social networks are Facebook, MySpace and Twitter.
MySpace is designed to help people with common interests find each other. Since the service uses usernames (handles) it is primarily focused on finding strangers with common interests such as music, hobbies, sports, etc.
Facebook is designed to help people who have crossed paths in the real world stay acquainted online. When you join Facebook, you setup a profile that includes your birthday, previous schools, previous and current employers, etc. Facebook then uses this information to match you up with people who you likely know from your past.
Twitter has no set purpose. Twitter gives you 140 characters to post anything you want. While you may have nothing to say, you might be interested in reading what others have to say. I think of Twitter as the behind the scenes of life. If you don’t get it, that’s OK. Twitter isn’t for everybody.
Facebook is the gateway drug of social networking. Before you try jumping into Twitter, LinkedIn or Plaxo, give Facebook a try.
Facebook also allows you to adjust your privacy in the settings area. Using these settings you can prevent strangers from seeing your photos, reading your posts or even interacting with you.
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