We often encounter the term social networking, but not everyone really knows its exact meaning. Every day, we are surrounded by people at work, in school, in church, community, gym, favorite restaurants, and the like in the many places we go. We interact with these people and our relationships grow as we spend more time in close proximity. Modern technology now takes this relationship building to another level, and social networking sites provide the platform for eRelationships, either new or as an extension of our in person relationship.
Social networking refers to the grouping of diverse individuals into specific groups like a community. The community is that of a Facebook, Orkut, Twitter or whatever. It commonly occurs when people build personal relationships, spend time or participate in common activities with other individuals. Social networking also happens even without physical interaction. For example, friendships and various relationships may start on the internet, and may never progress to anything other than that.
Social networking online is facilitated by social networking websites. Members of these websites are different people who have the same desires and interests. For instance, a specific website provides services and facilitates communication between people who have the same hobbies. Through the website, members become friends, they learn and share techniques, and they are included in workshops and seminars, and provided with a complete list of supposedly reliable suppliers.
To be a member of a social networking website, you must first register. This is done by completing a registration form. You may need to divulge personal information if it is required by the social networking website. As soon as you are given access, you can create a profile and begin socializing. You can view profiles of other members, send them messages or join a live chartroom. Through time, your network of friends will expand as your friends will introduce you to other community members they know. Social networking has no limits and boundaries. Even if you are in a different country, you can have friends who live miles away from you. This also provides a great platform for maintaining up to date information on your family members who live distances from you. In these venues, you will be exposed to different cultures and beliefs. On the same thought, other members will appreciate your individuality and the many things you could also share and offer.
Social networking websites may either be traditional or exclusive. The former have open memberships. This means all people can join. The more exclusive types have certain criteria with regards to its membership approval.
If online socializing appeals to your interest and lifestyle, you can check out the following websites: MySpace, FriendFinder, Friendwise, Yahoo! 360, Orkut, Facebook, and Classmates. These are very popular among internet users because they already have an established community of members. When you view these or other websites, you should also evaluate the quality of service they provide. And similar to forming social networks in your immediate physical environment, doing it online requires responsibility and due diligence. Be aware of the dangers of online predators. Be a cynic first, and then gradually increase your trust levels with people. A few bad apples make all the news, but don’t mistake, there are some scammers and thieves online. The longer you are out there, the better you will get in seeing who these people really are before you get entrapped in any way.
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Monday, March 29, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Orkut...Under The Radar
Do you want to meet more friends who share the common interests that you have? Do you want to know more about music, culture, religion or the arts? Wouldn’t it be nice to do all these online? Are you familiar with social networking in the internet? At this point, probably so. If so, have you tried going to the different websites that facilitate social networking? And by that I mean, sites that might not be as well known as Facebook, MySpace or Twitter.
One such site is Orkut. Orkut.com is one of the many available social networking websites. It was named after its creator, Orkut Buyukkokten, an employee of Google. This website’s simple goal is to build a large network of individuals who are willing to build friendships, share information and interact socially with people over the internet. It is tight community.
What makes Orkut a worthwhile website to join? First and foremost, Orkut offers free services to its members. Secondly, Orkut’s membership is not open to everyone. You must be personally invited by Google to become an account member. So, how does this network system work? Orkut invites people by simply giving its current members the privilege to invite their friends and relatives. Does this make sense? According to Google, this system provides assurance that members are real people and really do exist, and are not just identities created by people who have nothing meaningful to do with their lives except create false identities. Since, all of us are already part of some social network in our school, workplace, church, and community, there is a great chance that some of our friends are already members of Orkut, and would invite us to join the network.
Once you become a member of Orkut, you may begin viewing profiles of its many members. You can hunt for old friends who you may have lost touch with, moved to places far away, or look for people who have similar hobbies and likes and affiliations that you have. You might even be able to invite your old crush to be a part of your personal network. Besides the many friendships and business relationships built on the internet, there are also cases where social acquaintance blooms into romantic relationships and long lasting mates.
Almost anything is possible when you become a member of Orkut. You can meet with your friends personally and do activities with each other, or you can express yourself through blogs, and, you can even promote your business or your skills in your network of friends. This is a typical Web 2.0 properties network, where social and business needs of its members are co-mingled.
Modern technology continues to provide us broad abilities to communicate with people and keep our relationships with them. Social networking is foremost among these methods. It does not limit us to friendships defined by geographical boundaries, and exposes us to people and things we would not get exposed to in our old traditional mode of living. The internet gives us the ability to virtually “be there” in person. In the convenience of our homes, we are able to get bits of knowledge about what is happening in other places, about leisure activities that are not only enjoyable, but also beneficial, and about diverse bits of culture that are new to us.
This blog is created by Howard. Please visit his website on Social Networking In-depth by ClickingHere
One such site is Orkut. Orkut.com is one of the many available social networking websites. It was named after its creator, Orkut Buyukkokten, an employee of Google. This website’s simple goal is to build a large network of individuals who are willing to build friendships, share information and interact socially with people over the internet. It is tight community.
What makes Orkut a worthwhile website to join? First and foremost, Orkut offers free services to its members. Secondly, Orkut’s membership is not open to everyone. You must be personally invited by Google to become an account member. So, how does this network system work? Orkut invites people by simply giving its current members the privilege to invite their friends and relatives. Does this make sense? According to Google, this system provides assurance that members are real people and really do exist, and are not just identities created by people who have nothing meaningful to do with their lives except create false identities. Since, all of us are already part of some social network in our school, workplace, church, and community, there is a great chance that some of our friends are already members of Orkut, and would invite us to join the network.
Once you become a member of Orkut, you may begin viewing profiles of its many members. You can hunt for old friends who you may have lost touch with, moved to places far away, or look for people who have similar hobbies and likes and affiliations that you have. You might even be able to invite your old crush to be a part of your personal network. Besides the many friendships and business relationships built on the internet, there are also cases where social acquaintance blooms into romantic relationships and long lasting mates.
Almost anything is possible when you become a member of Orkut. You can meet with your friends personally and do activities with each other, or you can express yourself through blogs, and, you can even promote your business or your skills in your network of friends. This is a typical Web 2.0 properties network, where social and business needs of its members are co-mingled.
Modern technology continues to provide us broad abilities to communicate with people and keep our relationships with them. Social networking is foremost among these methods. It does not limit us to friendships defined by geographical boundaries, and exposes us to people and things we would not get exposed to in our old traditional mode of living. The internet gives us the ability to virtually “be there” in person. In the convenience of our homes, we are able to get bits of knowledge about what is happening in other places, about leisure activities that are not only enjoyable, but also beneficial, and about diverse bits of culture that are new to us.
This blog is created by Howard. Please visit his website on Social Networking In-depth by ClickingHere
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