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Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Social Networking/Virtual Community Basics

Social networking through virtual communities is way for people to interact via media outlets such as webpages, e-mail, cell phones, etc. Some virtual communities are based on relationships people have with others personally, other virtual communities are devoted to connecting people based on common interests. Once one is a part of social networking through a virtual community they can create profiles with photos, videos, and music. You can learn more about the history and rise of social networking by reading the article Your Guide to Social Networking Online at PBS.com.

Why become a part of a social network? Well the reason varies per person. Some view social networking communities simply as a way of staying in contact with those friends who would have otherwise been absent from their lives. For others these sites can help you learn more about the friends you have by viewing their profiles, posted pictures and videos. However, some people join social networking sites to build new relationships for personal or even business use. For more information read about Virtual Communities at Wikipedia.

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