Social Networking

Social networking systems are websites that are used to help people connect with one another. Myspace was originally used for music, bands, businesses, and blogs. However, now Myspace is used by teens as a social networking system similar to Facebook, and that is one that connects people with eachother. On the other hand, Facebook was originally designed as a social networking website for college students to connect with their friends at other colleges and keep in touch. Yet, like Myspace, Facebook is now used by teenagers, high school students, and some adults as well. On these websites, you are allowed to upload videos and pictures. Not only that, but on Facebook, you can chose who you want to be friends with. You have to send the person a friend request and that person has to confirm it so that you can view each other's profile pages. The positive things about these social networking systems is that people can talk in chats and keep in touch with friends and family members. In addition, you can take quizzes and play games on these websites. The negative things about Myspace and Facebook is that sometimes people find a way to hack onto your personal page and view your pictures and videos without you knowing. Also, if you are applying for a job or a college, the employer can pay a fee to hack onto your page so they can see if you have any inappropriate pictures or videos. If they see that there are inappropriate pictures and videos, there is a very slim chance that you will be hired or accepted. People really have to be careful about what they post and publish on their pages because employers will judge you and assume the type of person you are by looking at what you publish. Social networking systems are great websites to use for entertainment and social aspects, however, they need to be used the right way. As long as people are using Facebook and Myspace simply for keeping touch with their friends and family, they have nothing to worry about when it comes time to apply for college or a job.





http://www.facebook.com

http://www.myspace.com