Describe how using social networking technologies changes how you communicate with your family and friends.
I still haven't gotten into social networking, but I do envy the ease of communication it provides. Social networking includes family, friends, and acquaintances, and the sites have become galleries for people's lives. Through picture sharing and note posting, everyone included in the 'Friends' list can view the communication. Actually, I sometimes feel it's taking over our use of e-mails and texting. Once, I called a friend of mine about another friend's birthday party, but instead of calling me back, he posted his regrets on FaceBook!! Since most of our friends use the social network, he was able to make a mass communication to all of our friends. I think this was an interesting way in which communication is changing because of our networking technologies.
I totally agree that social networking is taking over. It even makes invitations to birthday parties and such, cheaper and there's less work involved :) Facebook is a jewel for todays society for sure, especially for me since most of my friends and family are all back in Cali.
ReplyDeleteSocial networking is playing an increasing role in our lives. I was extremely reluctant to get a Facebook page myself, and hardly use it now that I have one. There are benefits and disadvantages to having one. You must be extremely careful what you let certain people read. I know of instances where people have lost their jobs due to posts on Facebook. Personally I think Facebook is the devil.
ReplyDeleteThere are some advantages to social networking. Without facebook, I'd have no idea what my friends and family are doing. I have always been terrible about calling, or writing letters. I moved around a lot in the military, and it was the best way to stay in touch. Also, I get a lot of the latest and greatest information on technology by following people on twitter. A lot of the leading tech news people and web sites tweet links to technology articles and news. It is a great way to get the latest news.
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