And we come to the bane of my internet existence...social networking sites. Facebook, MySpace, Twitter....the list is endless, as is my hatred for them, but that is another point for whenever I get another chance.
Social networks. Our society finds them unbearably attractive...but why?
These sites cater to people of all age groups, and many attempt to connect those with similar interests. Yet, these people are often not the same people they are in the real world, as the digital buttress of the internet gives them the ability to either shed their skins and be who they are or put on a mask and be who they want to be. Further still, these sites allow people from across the globe to keep in contact with one another, and at a pace that is comfortable for all parties involved.
The problem here, is that people are spending more and more time on these sites, and are allowing their interactions on them to run their lives.
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