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Social Networks
A social networking service is a platform to build social networks or social relations among people for example, share interests, activities, backgrounds, or real-life connections. A social network service consists of a representation of each user (often a profile), his/her social links, and a variety of additional services..
Why internet is popular mean for social
networking• The Internet is powerful because it
bridges distance at a low cost• When people first meet online they
tend to “like” each other more• Less stressful than face-to-face meeting
Mobile Social Networks
Mobile social networks like-Friendstribe.com-Windows Live Space-Whatsapp messenger-Blinko-ScoreMe-We chatEtc…
SOCIAL NETWORKING FACTS
• Facebook claims that 50% of active users log into the site each day. This would mean at least 175 million users every 24 hours
• Twitter now has 75 million user accounts but only around 15 million are active users on a regular basis.
• LinkedIn has over 50 million members worldwide.
• Flickr now hosts more than 4 billion images Etc…
ADVANTAGES
-Fast communication.- Direct communication.- Low costs.- Meet celebrities.- Be informed about your friends
ADVANTAGES(conti)
- Marketing - Create awarness and engage people
- Building new/ old friendships.- Sharing interests and hobbies.
DISADVANTAGES
• Opens up the possibility for hackers to commit
• Fraud and launch spam • Virus attacks. • Increases the risk of people falling
prey to online• Bullying
SAFETY ON SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
• Make your contact information private. • Be careful about who can see your
status updates. • Be cautious about messages you receive
on social networking sites that contain links .
• Maintain a good reputation • Once posted, always posted
CONCLUSION
How social media should be
approached???-Don’t be addicted.-Think twice before sharing your
personal information.-Respect the privacy others.