I already have a MySpace account that I was using to communicate with a cousin I don't see often and that was the only way I knew to get in touch with her. I'll admit I haven't really done anything to make my page more interesting like adding more info about me or pictures mostly because I haven't had time. Also I feel like I'm a little old for most of the social networking sites. Most everyone I've seen on there are teens or twenties. I think it's an amazing way to keep up with people and age really shouldn't make any difference, but it does to some extent. People I want to keep in touch with are not using these sites right now. Maybe that will change, but most of my friends and family don't want to post their personal information for everyone to see even if it's only their likes and dislikes, favorite music, movies, etc.
I looked at bebo, Facebook and Friendster as well and they all seemed pretty much the same to me. LinkedIn looked like it might have some great potential for professional use, but you can't really see much without joining.
Overall I think social networking is a great way to meet people and keep in touch if you're interested in doing that. I also think it's a great way for groups such as libraries to reach a phenomenal number of teens.
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