Why MySpace and Facebook? (a question about online social networking)?

Do you have an account on an Online Social Networking Website (i.e. MySpace, Facebook, Xanga, etc.) if so, W-H-Y? What are the advantages/disadvantages?

Why MySpace and Facebook? (a question about online social networking)?
MySpace - photo comments


Friendster - main purpose is to add more friends.


Facebook - to keep in touch with 'real' friends


Hi5 - similar copy of friendster with different name.


Xanga - featured profile of getting to know a person deeper.


Bebo - Similar to hi5 and friendster


Multiply - to communicate by sharing photos with friends


Yahoo! 360- Something like Xanga


DeviantArt - for art lovers where great pictures are posted and commented.
Reply:I do not have MySpace but I have Facebook.





I think that with either, you have to be careful. A bit more careful than writing emails, but a bit less careful than buying things online. it all comes down to how much information you are willing to share with people. The more information you share with friends, the more info that "others" can see also. That's the case with anything, just like Facebook and MySpace.





However, it appears that Facebook has a better way of hiding info from those that are not your friends. I have clicked on people's MySpace profiles and I dont even have a MySpace account! In Facebook, you have to LOG IN FIRST. Then, they can still decide not to let you see their profile if they choose to.








The benefits? It's the lazy man's way of keeping in touch with people you know casually and wouldnt otherwise call or email. You can see up to date pics of them, if they choose to share them. You can see a phone number change, and email address change, their current occupation, their other friends, etc. without even having to request it from them or them having to send out a broadcast email to all their friends.





Also, you can get back in touch with people you haven't seen in years! Which is what I have done so easily through Facebook, considering I have lived in 5 diff states and 2 diff countries!





It's good to take the pros from it and stay away from the cons. Be smart and safe, and you'll enjoy it!
Reply:I have a myspace account. Through myspace, I was able to connect with several people I had lost touch with. See, I grew up and went to school in Indiana, and moved to Mississippi after high school. No real disadvantages that I have encountered. My stepdad got a computer virus from myspace though... You just have to be smart and be careful. Only communicate with people that you know personally, or it can get out of control.
Reply:myspace and xanga don't appear too safe..so no to that..


but facebook is pretty decent..and its a good way to keep in touch with people you don't see regularly.





you have to ofcourse be careful.





but for me, i've gotten in touch with people from elementary school again and so thats pretty cool.
Reply:I hardly use my facebook, and I use Myspace a few times a week to add new photos, and chat with friends
Reply:Put simply, as stupid as they may seem, they are sometimes the only way to keep in touch with friends. Mostly, I use them as ways to keep in touch with friends in college. One of my friends is a friend in Virginia who ONLY has a Myspace and only replies to it, which is frustrating, but I love my friends.





And I am careful online, so I don't add people left and rights. My online areas are friends only for a reason.

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What programming languages are needed to create a social networking site such as MySpace, Friendster, Facebook

I've often wondered how these things work, the most advanced my website knowledge is a basic understanding of HTML and CSS, what goes into making a social networking site and what kind of programming languages are used?

What programming languages are needed to create a social networking site such as MySpace, Friendster, Facebook
Sites like this use a programming language that can interact with a server which probably stores content in a database.





I personally use PHP and MYSQL but there are other server-side languages too such as ASP.Net





Before you start you need to make sure that your web space is able to parse a programming language else it will be a complete waste of your time. Other than that there are plenty of places that offer cheap hosting if you want to have a dabble.





You will find that learning a programming language will open up your web-designing to a whole new level!





Try a search like PHP 101 for some basic tutorials.
Reply:the basic structure of such web pages is all the same: they have a big database, and a server-side program which gets the input from your browser, processes it, and returns an HTML file to your browser, which is then displayed.





On the server side, you can basically use any programming language for this. php is very popular for small or medium sized web pages. Java is also very popular for medium sized or big web pages. I know that amazon is built from hundreds of different modules written in different programming languages.
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Reply:PHP,MYSQL,FLASH


Alternatively you may contact a web designer to set it up for you. Check websites like http://oktutorial.com/
Reply:for that you need to use ASP.net, AJAX, JSP etc.
Reply:A server side scripting language like PHP, coldfusion, ASP.NET to act as the middleman between the database and website, interact and make changes to the database.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Server-side...





A Database Management System (DBMS) such as MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft Access to manage the database, which will store the registered user info such as address, email, phone number etc etc.

Can the the moonfruit website builder be used to build a social networking site?

Hi everyone, i am planning to build a social networking site, but i am not a good programmer, a friend of mine recommended using the moonfruit website buider www.moonfruit.com. Has anyone used this application and can it be used to build a proffessional looking social networking site ? eg facebook

Can the the moonfruit website builder be used to build a social networking site?
May be you can contact a web designer at website like http://designquot.net/ .

Can one use other companies chat logo on social networking website?

On a social networking website, is it legally okay to use the chat icons of major chat applications like Yahoo, Google, AIM, MSN or ICQ, lets say, on the user profile page to display the user IM contact information?

Can one use other companies chat logo on social networking website?
You better not! otherwise you'll be landing into some serious legal issues.


All logos and trademarks are copyright, and you cannot, in any way or medium, reproduce them for your own use.


If you want to, ask for proper rights from the owner.

Why are people scared of talking to strangers on social networking sites?

why do people use social networking sites to keep in touch with people in the physical world? why are they scared of meeting people outside thhei soial network?

Why are people scared of talking to strangers on social networking sites?
Pedafiles, serial killers, and other people are often found on these sites, and according to the news ALL of them have them on it, so people are scared out of their minds about being raped and murdered.
Reply:probably because of sexual predators and other sick-o's in the world
Reply:a lot of scary ppl on the internet

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Why do filipinos go online and join social networking sites?

Hi everyone! im having a thesis about social networking in the Philippines. Your answers will be a big help. Thanks!

Why do filipinos go online and join social networking sites?
Becuase they want a Green Card from the US. Every single one of them i talked too told me thats what htey wanted...
Reply:A friend of mine in the U.S. actually got 'involved' with several different filipino ladies online. He asked them all this same question. Many of the women were looking for a way out of the Phillipines, hoping to come to the U.S. where many of their friends have gone--that and the men in their lives were basically lazy and insisted on the women doing all the work to support them...at least that was the overall consensus. Right or wrong here, it makes sense. Filipino women are very beautiful and very loyal. This truly appeals to U.S. men as many here are fed up with women here who have all but lost the ability to give to a relationship. All U.S. women seem to want is to know what they can GET. So you have a 2 way street here. U.S. men like what the filipino women are offering and the filipino women like the idea of having a loving, stable relationship in the U.S.
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Reply:Chops, speak for your own mother, all US women are not greedy and only what, what, want. it is true, women from the Philippines are looking for a way to get into the USA, so i would say that women on those kinds of dating networks, sites, are preying on men who are maybe a bit naive and vulnerable and lets face it, unattractive. I mean put yourself in there shoes, if u wanted out of someplace so bad, and one of the only ways to get out was to kiss butt to some fat Joe sitting behind a PC? It is deffo a 2 way street here.





Also it is not only Philippine women that do this. I have heard about Russian polish and some people in africa trying the same thing.

How to approach a girl on a social networking site when she hardly knws u?

i came accrross this very sweet girl in a social networking site,she has a very big,long list of friends,but i really like her,i know that to start a conversation i have to be her friend first,its really fine,but how to even make Friendship with her?

How to approach a girl on a social networking site when she hardly knws u?
Just go up to her and say hi, whats your name? Nice to meet you *name* I'm blah blah but you can call me blah. Then start having a conversation. I guess you can start by talking about the weather and such.

Does anyone know of any open source social networking software? (something like facebook.com)?

I'm part of an organization that has had many members over the years and I'm looking for a way to set up a website that will allow all members to create profiles, upload photos, etc. and immediately link up with one another. Something similar to social networking websites but this one allows everyone to automatically connect with one another since it will be limited to members of the organization.

Does anyone know of any open source social networking software? (something like facebook.com)?
What about one of these?





AROUNDMe


Civic Space


Drupal


Igloo
Reply:I'm not aware of anything that is created for redistribution. The size and complexity of such a site would suggest that finding a canned package to do this is unlikely. We're talking a lot of resources to run a package like that in it's purest form. If you wanted to build a framework and offer up cookie cutter pages, you could do that rather easily with Apache, MySQL and PHP pages.

Why is our nation so obsessed with social networking?

Why do we feel like we must express ourselves on social networking sites?

Why is our nation so obsessed with social networking?
We are?
Reply:you mean like this?


because we love to hear ourselves talk... or in this case read ourselves type
Reply:I can't answer right now, I am networking.

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How do I get funding for my Social Networking Website|?

I am starting a website it is a social networking type site it is geared to a specific group of people, ( So i'm not trying to be the next facebook) I am looking for someone to invest, because I believe i have some very unique ideas that can generate alot of money from the website. How can I find someone to invest%26gt; where do I look? Who do I speak to, and really who is going to be willing to give me their money?


Thanks

How do I get funding for my Social Networking Website|?
I think they call those facilities... ... banks
Reply:Sell ad space on the site. You said it's geared to a very specific group? Well then concentrate on companies that sell to that group. For example, if your website is geared toward elderly people, go for healthcare related companies. And direct your inquiry to someone in the marketing dept, or the internet marketing dept.

I am from Airline industry and which are the best Social Networking sites in India to advertise. Pl recommend

since there are so many Social Networking sites, which are the popular Social Networking sites like Orkut, Facebook, Airliners.net, myspace etc.

I am from Airline industry and which are the best Social Networking sites in India to advertise. Pl recommend
facebook and myspace are globally masisve hits. orkut is popular in india.

Does anyone think Ebay would benefit from social networking ?

Apparently there are plans to introduce a social networking element to Ebay. Does anyone think this would be a good idea ?


Personally I use Ebay to buy and sell and think that this may be detrimental to the sitre as a whole,


Your thoughts ?

Does anyone think Ebay would benefit from social networking ?
There's more than enough Social Networking sites as it is so I think this would be an unnessecary thing to have on ebay. It is a buying %26amp; selling site after all.
Reply:I can see why they would introduce it (it would largely benefit sellers and buyers alike) however I think eBay is fine just the way it is. I mean you don't really need to meet up with people and find out what they're selling - they already have a perfectly good search button for that.
Reply:I mean this isnt an online social community. I feel that if they add this feature it wont boost sells, or marketing. Ebay is fine just the way it is. Buying and selling wont benefit from social networking. It will be a total waste of time, and money.
Reply:I agree; I like to maintain a degree of anonymity online.

How do you start a young, black, professional, social networking organization? How do you setup the foundation

I have intelligent single professionals interested in starting a social group. What should be expressed in writing for the foundation to get started? Should we have a mission statement? Should we have Marketing Plans, Bylaws, etc. Are their any websites in existance that could help with the development of this Social Group. The main purpose would encompass self development,(financial and career development) travel for networking purpose, (like essence festivial or black ski weekend) and adult gatherings from ages 25-40. If you could give me some suggestions I would greatly appreciate it.

How do you start a young, black, professional, social networking organization? How do you setup the foundation
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Reply:Take your cues from any other racial superiority group.
Reply:A little racist aren't you, we all know there are very few young black professionals, but when you do get all 8 of them in the same room I would just call that a meeting.

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Please help with my assignment on Social Networking Sites!?

Hey everyone, i was just wondering if you could all do me a huge favour and fill out a copy of my questionnaire for my research assignment! Its about social networking sites especially Facebook so it would be really really helpful! Its quite dull but should only take a few minutes :D...Thank you sooooo much!!! Also is there anything you think which could be improved on the questionnaire?





http://www.eSurveysPro.com/Survey.aspx?i...





P.s everythings confidential and I only need your email addresses so I can prove to my lecturer I didnt make the answers up :)!!

Please help with my assignment on Social Networking Sites!?
I filled it out for you. Best of luck with your assignment. :D
Reply:There ya go, hon. Good luck. I can haz 10 point, nao? :P

Can you put a price on Social Networking?

I was wondering with this country and world now communicating and depending on the internet and social networking websites like Facebook and Myspace to communicate with friends and family would we start paying to use the services and how much will we pay. I know for a fact that Americans will pay to take surveys and post bulletins and try to get the most friends but the question I am asking will you pay and how much will you pay?

Can you put a price on Social Networking?
Most of these websites are monetized via targeted ads.





Some, like linkedin.com and ryze.net have tiered memberships, with basic functions for free and advanced functions at a price, which can be justified by their business-value.





I think the fastest way to kill a general social networking website is to begin charging members.

Can yahoo answers be used for social networking?

hey we are a number of people who use yahoo answers .cant we use yahoo answers to come in contact with others who answer.we can have better profiles here.and this would be much healthier and better social networking.

Can yahoo answers be used for social networking?
But alas, this is not a site for social networking folks. It was designed for questions and answers alone.
Reply:yes you could do that...its way better than myspace which has nothing but creeps on it

Can you put a price on Social Networking?

I was wondering with this country and world now communicating and depending on the internet and social networking websites like Facebook and Myspace to communicate with friends and family would we start paying to use the services and how much will we pay. I know for a fact that Americans will pay to take surveys and post bulletins and try to get the most friends but the question I am asking will you pay and how much will you pay?

Can you put a price on Social Networking?
You can't put a price on it; that's why Myspace is free!





They may add paid premium features in the future, though.

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Whats the next big thing in Social Networking sites?

These days social networking sites provide abilities to upload videos, pictures, scarps, communities, chat etc.. whats the next big thing?

Whats the next big thing in Social Networking sites?
probably we wld be able to see each other when we network. tt tech is coming en masses sooooon. the present webcam is a little cumbersome so a swifter direct mode will be in the offing.....lets keep our fingers crosss

Y! Answers: Source of Information, or Social Networking Website?

Sure, there are many questions to be answered with this service... But with more questions coming up with topics like "Your Favorite Book" or "Favorite Movie", will this service actually become a good source of information, or just another opininated Social Networking website?

Y! Answers: Source of Information, or Social Networking Website?
It should be useful for both - some people will ask for opinions, others will ask for solid answers. It can serve both purposes.
Reply:I think they should have two sections one for the social networking and one for everything else, the actual Q%26amp;A section. That way people could go where they want and do what they want. But the questions should be divided up into categories as well and what (new) format that should take, I don't know.





But as it is I think it is a good source for both.

How do I start up a social networking website such as MySpace?

I've seen websites which you can set up but they are usually for individual websites to advertise your business or yourself etc. but how would I go about setting up a social networking website? Or is this possible through those normal web design ones?

How do I start up a social networking website such as MySpace?
Some knowledge of a scripting language is essential (ASP/PHP and an SQL database would be standard fare), and a dedicated server would be needed for a really popular one. If you want to provide extra features, the ability to create flash/java applets and some knowledge of graphic design would also be very helpful.





However, if you want to get it off the ground, the most important thing for such a site is not its construction - you can get many awesome looking but dead examples of this by flicking through Google - but the availability of a good network of contacts to get it off to a good start.
Reply:Hi. If you plan to start a social networking website you should also think at a budget if you don't have the knowledge, skills and time to develop one.





For making your dream alive you can:





- build a script (recommended but expensive solution) using a good programming team





- use a solution available on market :


. phpfox at http://www.phpfox.com - price 300 $


. Handshakes at http://www.dzoic.com - price: 349 $


. E-Friends at http://www.phpfox.com - price: 280 $


. Buddy Zone at http://www.vastal.com - price: 280 $


. AROUNDMe at http://www.barnraiser.org - price FREE


. PHPizabi at ww2.phpizabi.net - price FREE


there are more and I cannot recommend one because I haven't used them yet, a deeper research is needed in order to choose one.


then you will need a hosting server and a web designer to install the script and redesign (to obtain a branded version for your scripts)





To keep the costs low you can go to a freelance website where you'll find a lot of programmers ready to work for you (elance.com, freelancers.com, getafreelancer.com...). I have to warn you that not all the freelancers are good and dedicated to their work.





Also you can give me an e-mail and I can help ;)


victor[at]everis.ro