As the internet exploded, there were a plethora of alarmists preaching against the downfall of society as we holed up in our homes and did our banking, shopping, and entertainment online. The world would become a society of recluses avoiding contact with each other as all our needs could be met through the solitude of the internet.
I never did buy into that philosophy. And I've thoroughly enjoyed watching the development of social networking as a communication internet tool.
Before I go further, let me state that there is nothing that can replace the face-to-face contact you have with your friends and community. Live, in-person interaction is crucial to the ongoing society.
BUT, Social Networking is a phenomenal tool to maintain existing friendship and develop new ones.
I jumped on the Social Networking phenomena in March 2005 when I joined MySpace. Since that time, I've joined a number of Social Networking sites, each with their own special purpose. This space on my page is intended to be a launching pad to the various sites I personally use. I invite you to join me in any or all of these pages as they fit into your communication tool belt.
See you online!
By far my favorite site. I use Facebook to connect with my friends. I also play a number of fun games on this site, too! My favorites are: Friends for Sale! Owned
Follow what I'm doing. This is currently the coolest social networking tool I use. I love being connected with my friends in real time.
Joined in 2005. I use MySpace to connect with my music friends.
I use Geni to track my geneology.
I use LinkedIn to connect with business associates and friends with whom I may be able to network professionally.
I enjoy movies and use Flixter to connect with other movie fanatics.
Last.fm tracks the music I listen to and connects me with similar music fans. It also puts some functionality on my web page and Facebook profile.
