Why do people use social networking sites?
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In my opinion:
1. It saves time. In our busy lives, making time to schedule face to face meetings doesn't fit into our schedules. We can "catch up with one another" as time permits.
2. Meeting others with similar interests is easier.
3. As emails, addresses and cell phone numbers change throughout your life, you always have a constant place to reach someone.

Phil

Using a social networking site brings like minded people together for chat, conversation, exchanging ideas, and even meeting in real life. Social networking has become an extension of "sitting around the camp fire" and discussing life events. For example, a social networking site for gay and bisexual men is www.ManTurf.com which is used to bring like minded men together to discuss issues that relate to gay and bisexual men.

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