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**Jack** · Feb 24, 2007, 02:11 pm

I see that several members here are also members of one or more online social networks, as am I. Mostly due to the urging of friends also on these networks, I have a page at Orkut, MySpace, Friendster and Hi5. I rarely visit or update them, and so far they've served no useful purpose.

So I'm curious about what sites you might belong to, whether you consider them worthwhile or not, and if they've produced tangible results for you.

I've read that some web pundits consider this the age of social networking. I don't see much evidence of this, do you?

Clarence · Feb 24, 2007, 04:48 pm

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I don't see much evidence of this, do you?

how's the cats, Ish?
what's my position on something anything? (rhetorical)

you know, the pundits are right on this one. They act like it's a revelation. Your post just articulates what we already know. Some would think it just networks the sheeple so they know to all run off the cliff at the same time (hows that for straw?). In reality it is a tool that can be weilded positively. Of course for every action there is an equal...

Milton Bradley · Feb 24, 2007, 06:56 pm

I say they are all just government information gathering techniques. They'll record anything you are willing to divulge about yourself, and retain it for all time.

Then see how well your Fifth Amendment serves you.

Compugasm · Feb 26, 2007, 06:11 pm

I tried something called Meebo, which allows someone to send you instant messages through an instant message window on webpages you put it on. It's a pretty cool idea, but mostly spam messages so I don't use it anymore.

Myspace is for newbies and corporate marketing, so I avoid those too. I find it depressing that TV characters like "Jack Bauer" have their own myspace pages and blogs, but Keifer Southerland doesn't.

Eclipse · Feb 26, 2007, 07:28 pm

Isn't this social networking?

A collective of people, with an interest in debate, networking together?

Not like myspace or youtube but this still holds social and networking premises to be considered actual social networking.

Kamehameha34 · Feb 26, 2007, 07:45 pm

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I've read that some web pundits consider this the age of social networking. I don't see much evidence of this, do you?

It is - at least for the 20- demographic. It's gotten to the point where I don't ask if they have a myspace, I just ask them for their myspace username.

Lullaby Chainer · Feb 26, 2007, 07:47 pm

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I see that several members here are also members of one or more online social networks, as am I. Mostly due to the urging of friends also on these networks, I have a page at Orkut, MySpace, Friendster and Hi5. I rarely visit or update them, and so far they've served no useful purpose.

So I'm curious about what sites you might belong to, whether you consider them worthwhile or not, and if they've produced tangible results for you.

I've read that some web pundits consider this the age of social networking. I don't see much evidence of this, do you?

Myspace is beyond big for a lot of age groups. At my highschool.. "exchanging phone numbers" has been replaced by "exchanging myspaces."

And if you think about it.. a myspace or w/e is a lot better than a phone number too.. it let's you get to know the person without having to really try very hard. Plus, it's a courteous way to let someone who's hitting on you know you have a spouse (it shows relationship status on myspaces).

Compugasm · Feb 26, 2007, 11:43 pm

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"exchanging phone numbers" has been replaced by "exchanging myspaces."

Wow, that is pretty amazing. A few years ago, as a joke, I had business cards printed with my website address on it. Plain white card, black letters, nothing else. It was kind of funny to most people, and now you say something similar is pretty common.

**Jack** · Feb 26, 2007, 11:50 pm

I'll go you one better. I have a polo shirt with my website URL embroidered on it. (Anything for attention, eh?)

Compugasm · Feb 26, 2007, 11:52 pm

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I have a polo shirt with my website URL embroidered on it.

WHORE!! :)

shawmutt · Feb 26, 2007, 11:53 pm

I have a myspace that I use mostly for keeping in touch with friends and family, as they are scattered throughout the US and Canada. It's also useful to be able to link to a blog I wrote instead of typing the same thing over and over.

**Chris** · Feb 27, 2007, 12:37 am

I have a myspace only for the sake of having a profile.

I try to not make any connection between that and my personal blog at blogspot.

I Really LOVE flickr and Last.fm Which is something I only just recently joined. Being a music junkie -it was something I should have joined from a long time ago. I actually did join them prior to a merger, it was called audioscrobbler or something similar.

Anyway its excellent! I rarely ever listen to the streaming songs, -it hogs bandwidth, However whenever I am at my desk here at home, I listen to music, and this allows me to share what I am listening to. Its a great service. I also can see who listens to the same music.

Clarence · Mar 11, 2007, 10:36 pm

A buddy of mine swears he saw a Volconvo logo on some dude's t-shirt. He can't remember where. either in Ohio or near Maryland. He saw the logo over my shoulder on the monitor while sitting at my house and was all "hey!" what're you looking at? I said Volconvo like I been telling y'all about for a while! hmm

I'd like a shirt. black with orange white and a little globe. Can I buy a shirt?

**Chris** · Mar 12, 2007, 12:57 am

a kickass way to raise money..

cafepress or similar.

Feb 24, 2007, 02:11 pm	#1 (permalink) (top)
Jack formerly Isherwood Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 13,761	Online social networking I see that several members here are also members of one or more online social networks, as am I. Mostly due to the urging of friends also on these networks, I have a page at Orkut, MySpace, Friendster and Hi5. I rarely visit or update them, and so far they've served no useful purpose. So I'm curious about what sites you might belong to, whether you consider them worthwhile or not, and if they've produced tangible results for you. I've read that some web pundits consider this the age of social networking. I don't see much evidence of this, do you? The Forum Rules Radical Atheist Heathen Queer Let's agree to respect each others views, no matter how wrong yours may be. (Ashleigh Brilliant)

Feb 26, 2007, 06:11 pm	#4 (permalink) (top)
Compugasm Son of X51 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,780	I tried something called Meebo, which allows someone to send you instant messages through an instant message window on webpages you put it on. It's a pretty cool idea, but mostly spam messages so I don't use it anymore. Myspace is for newbies and corporate marketing, so I avoid those too. I find it depressing that TV characters like "Jack Bauer" have their own myspace pages and blogs, but Keifer Southerland doesn't. Death to Videodrome! Long live The New flesh!

Feb 26, 2007, 11:50 pm	#9 (permalink) (top)
Jack formerly Isherwood Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 13,761	I'll go you one better. I have a polo shirt with my website URL embroidered on it. (Anything for attention, eh?) The Forum Rules Radical Atheist Heathen Queer Let's agree to respect each others views, no matter how wrong yours may be. (Ashleigh Brilliant)

Feb 26, 2007, 11:53 pm	#11 (permalink) (top)
shawmutt Slightly Dangerous Location: Greencastle, PA Posts: 1,160	I have a myspace that I use mostly for keeping in touch with friends and family, as they are scattered throughout the US and Canada. It's also useful to be able to link to a blog I wrote instead of typing the same thing over and over. 78% of statistics are made up on the spot.

Feb 27, 2007, 12:37 am	#12 (permalink) (top)
Chris Gamma-ray burst Location: Nashville Posts: 6,355	I have a myspace only for the sake of having a profile. I try to not make any connection between that and my personal blog at blogspot. I Really LOVE flickr and Last.fm Which is something I only just recently joined. Being a music junkie -it was something I should have joined from a long time ago. I actually did join them prior to a merger, it was called audioscrobbler or something similar. Anyway its excellent! I rarely ever listen to the streaming songs, -it hogs bandwidth, However whenever I am at my desk here at home, I listen to music, and this allows me to share what I am listening to. Its a great service. I also can see who listens to the same music. I'm voting against the theocratic psychopaths Shared

Feb 24, 2007, 06:56 pm	#3 (permalink) (top)
Milton Bradley BANNED Location: Ohio Province, Rep. of Comerica Posts: 7,320	I say they are all just government information gathering techniques. They'll record anything you are willing to divulge about yourself, and retain it for all time. Then see how well your Fifth Amendment serves you.

Feb 26, 2007, 07:28 pm	#5 (permalink) (top)
Eclipse Igneous Magma Posts: 248	Isn't this social networking? A collective of people, with an interest in debate, networking together? Not like myspace or youtube but this still holds social and networking premises to be considered actual social networking.

Mar 11, 2007, 10:36 pm	#13 (permalink) (top)
Clarence pregnant with truth Posts: 2,351	A buddy of mine swears he saw a Volconvo logo on some dude's t-shirt. He can't remember where. either in Ohio or near Maryland. He saw the logo over my shoulder on the monitor while sitting at my house and was all "hey!" what're you looking at? I said Volconvo like I been telling y'all about for a while! hmm I'd like a shirt. black with orange white and a little globe. Can I buy a shirt?

Mar 12, 2007, 12:57 am	#14 (permalink) (top)
Chris Gamma-ray burst Location: Nashville Posts: 6,355	a kickass way to raise money.. cafepress or similar. I'm voting against the theocratic psychopaths Shared