By Hope Gallaway Social Networks

What is a Social Network? A social network is a social structure made up of individuals called “nodes”, which are tied by one or more specific types of interdependency.

Who uses Social Networks? Most commonly people who share some sort of interest. They can be tied together with: Friendship Kinship Common Interest Financial Exchange Dislike Relationships of beliefs Knowledge

What does a Social Network contain? A social network contains many features that users can use to easily correspond with their peers. A profile in which the user can tell about their interests and give more background on themselves. Communication system [Comments/Messages] so that the users can correspond easily with each other

Pros of Social Networks Able to interact with people of similar interest easier and more effectively. Helps broaden your knowledge and find new ways to accomplish things. Helps you express yourself. Helps you reconnect and gain new relationships.

Cons of Social Networks People can become withdrawn, and can spend more time on the computer then with the people around them. Lack of privacy in some occasions, other users can see what you say to other people and what you do. People can pretend to be someone online making your security and safety an issue. Cyber bullying can occur. Users can be put down, harassed, and made to feel worthless by others.

Kinds of Social Networks Social- Users can connect with family, friends and their peers easier. Blogging - Users can express themselves freely and find others with similar interests. Artwork- Users can share their art and discover other user’s art.

Social Network Examples Facebook User’s can make a profile and tell about their work info, school info, as well as personal interests and they can search and find their family and friends and people with similar interests. Tumblr User’s can create their own blog and express themselves by posting media and reblogging other people’s thing that they can relate to. Flickr Artist’s can share their artwork and connect with other artists.

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