Well, I looked at Bebo, Facebook and Myspace. I must confess I did not understand their function much. It all seems a little strange to me. I had difficulty viewing video features because we did not have the correct version of the necessary software. I am feeling confused about what the difference is between a blog and the social networking sites. They seem to have similar functions. Maybe I'm from the wrong "generation", but I feel very uncomfortable about:
a) putting my personal details up on public display
b) seeing other people's personal details up on public display
I signed up with Bebo in order to "be a friend" of the ACL page. Still waiting to be accepted, but I'm wondering whether they will recognise me from my alias?
As Alice said," Curiouser and curiouser ...."
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Welcome to the world of networking! Don't worry, all of this stuff can be intimidating regardless of your generation :) Actually, the basic difference between a 'blog' and a 'networking' website like Myspace etc. Is that a blog is typically an online journal. However, because you can upload pictures, etc- it tends to look fancier than just a piece of writing. Now as for Myspace, Facebook, etc. Those can be used to post both blogs ('online journal entry') and to keep track of your friends, family, etc. If you notice, Facebook works more like an online network sight with mostly photos of who you know. Anyways- hope this helps clarify a bit!
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