Monday, November 16, 2009

Is Yahoo Answers a 'Social Networking' site?

... or is it merely a gateway to social networking?





What are your views ... likes and dislikes ... of sites such as MySpace, Bebo, Facebook, Y!360 and how do they relate to Q%26amp;A sites and general forums such as Y!Answers, MyLot and others?

Is Yahoo Answers a 'Social Networking' site?
Regardless of the questions and answers we see here, this site is not meant to be a social networking site. (There are chat rooms and singles sites for that type of thing).





Even if Y! Answers were meant for social networking, so many people have been stalked, harrassed, etc. that they are hiding their questions and answers, as well as their contacts. Many are not allowing fans or email any more.





I think it was better before the networks started (even though I've been rather fortunate with most of the people in mine). It seems to have created more problems (again stalkers, etc.).





Many, many people don't even come back to choose the best answers to their own questions any more. It's like they post a question, then disappear until they're ready to post further questions--and don't really care what the answers are.





I opened a MySpace, and never returned. I started a 360, but have not completed it, and don't know if I ever will (it remains visible to myself, only). I admit ignorance to Facebook and Bebo--they are Greek to me...





I truly hope that more people are realizing how dangerous the internet can be--especially the young kids who pretend to be adults. For that matter, 'adults' are still vulnerable to all sorts of sickos...





Social networking should be done out in public, with real, live people who you can see, hear, etc. Okay?
Reply:I think its a gateway to social networking..
Reply:Wow!! lots of heavy questions.





1. Is Yahoo Answers a 'Social Networking' site? Answer: Yes, for me. I am also learning a lot from this site; such as, learn how to canning all my vegetables, and learn how the other feels.





2. What are your views ... likes and dislikes?


Answer: I like it a lot.





3. What are your views of sites such as MySpace, Bebo, Facebook, Y!360?


Answer: I don't use any of these site yet. I am not ready to expose myself to everyone in the world yet. Still hiding.





4. How do they relate to Q%26amp;A sites? general forums such as Y!Answers


Answer: Except Y 360° that it kind of relate, I don't know anything about the rest.





5.MyLot and others?


Answer: Don't understand this question. You lost me here!!!
Reply:No, it is not a networking site; it can be a gateway if used properly.





I do not use anything but 360 - and like it when it is working right.





They do not relate to Q%26amp;A sites because they have nothing to do with Q%26amp;A.


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