Networking—or, as it was once called, making new friends—has always happened in class, at the cafeteria, at parties. Now, it’s online with sites like MySpace, Facebook, and Friendster. Half of teens with Internet access say they have uploaded info about themselves like photos, blogs, and profiles.
With social networking sites, you set up a profile (like your own Web page with music, videos, and pictures), then invite others to interact with it. Profiles can be public or private. Information—including one’s age—is self-reported and can be inaccurate.
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Social Networking Sites
Networking—or, as it was once called, making new friends—has always happened in class, at the cafeteria, at parties. Now, it’s online with sites like MySpace, Facebook, and Friendster. Half of teens with Internet access say they have uploaded info about themselves like photos, blogs, and profiles.
With social networking sites, you set up a profile (like your own Web page with music, videos, and pictures), then invite others to interact with it. Profiles can be public or private. Information—including one’s age—is self-reported and can be inaccurate.
A Parent’s Guide to Social Networking Sites- McAfee
Social Networking in Plain English