Social networking is the grouping of individuals into specific groups,? ?like small rural communities or a neighborhood subdivision,? ?if you will.? ?Although social networking is possible in person,? ?especially in the workplace,? ?universities,? ?and high schools,? ?it is most popular online.? ?This is because unlike most high schools,? ?colleges,? ?or workplaces,? ?the internet is filled with millions of individuals who are looking to meet other people,? ?to gather and share first-hand information and experiences about any? ?number of topics? ?.? ?.? ?.? ?from Golfing, gardening,? ?developing friendships and professional alliances.?
When it comes to online social networking,? ?websites are commonly used.? ?These websites are known as social sites.? ?Social networking websites function like an online community of internet users.? ?Depending on the website in question,? ?many of these online community members share common interests in hobbies,? ?religion,? ?or politics.? ?Once you are granted access to a social networking website you can begin to socialize.? ?This socialization may include reading the profile pages of other members and possibly even contacting them.
The friends that you can make are just one of the many benefits to social networking online.? ?Another one of those benefits includes diversity? ?because the internet gives individuals from all around the world access to social networking sites.? ?This means that although you are in the United States,? ?you could develop an online friendship with someone in Denmark.? ?Not only will you make new friends,? ?but you just might learn a thing or two about new cultures or new languages and learning is always a good thing.?
Limitations of Online Social Networks :
Orkut is a student social network,? ?that combines to some extent privacy and the ability to socialize in an initially collegiate