FreeThink: Social Networking = Less Social

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Social Networking = Less Social

Facebook, MySpace, Friendster, there's no doubt about it - if you're looking for a social networking site you have plenty to choose from. Part of the appeal of these sites is the ability to portray your ideal self - hiding your flaws and in the process acquiring hundreds of "friends." Yet by trying to fit the socially accepted mold are we at risk for losing ourselves in the process?

A recent article from the Christian Science Monitor found that heavy users of online social networking "feel less socially involved with the community around them." What does this mean? Even though technology is an integral part of our lives, and as part of "Generation Y" I'm as heavily connected as the worst of them, I propose a revolutionary idea: next time you're looking for some social interaction go offline - call people you know in the real world and meet them face to face. See what happens when there’s not a computer between you, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

-Katy

posted on October 31, 2007

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