Social networks is a virtual social structure that is made up of individuals, groups, and communities of people who are all connected to each other in some way or form. Social networking is a program that of which allows us to connect with others, such as keeping in touch with old friends and distant relatives. It is also a great place to meet new people and make new friends amongst them. Facebook, Myspace, Friendster, Hi5, and several others are among some of the most used networks in the world.
Hi5 is a social network that is probably not as known as other social networks in the world but is popular in other countries, namely in Latin America. It is seen as very user-friendly that allows an individual to upload files, such as music and photos into the profile. Also, it allows one to join groups, meet people, and of course, connect with others.
Like Hi5, Friendster also allows members to enjoy the same privileges as Hi5 although it is mostly popular in some parts of Asia and many parts of Europe. Some of my cousins use this social network in order to get in touch with some of their friends from some parts of Asia and it functions the same way as other social networks. As of now, it is creating many updates in order to catch up to the rising popularity of both Myspace and Facebook, which is the two utmost popular social networks in the world. Now that it allows many to add games, create a blog, and applications into its site, it makes Friendster a place where people collaborate, play together, and help others know each other better in this virtual community. Friendster also permits its user to be creative and create their own website design via html in order to transform their webpage into something they are comfortable with and something with more personality.
Like Friendster, Myspace also have similar functions as sharing photographs, videos and music, uploading applications and games, designing their homepage, and many more. In order to differentiate Myspace from other social networks, many bands use Myspace in order to market their talents and in order to be discovered by music agents. Myspace is sort of, in a way, their stepping stone to stardom (well, for some, at least). It also allows you to add a gadget into your profile in order to help others know what one's mood of the day is. I actually used Myspace when I was still in high school and it was pretty fun until I got into college and was introduced into a more professional social network (Facebook). Also, the only setback with Myspace is that spams are easily spread out into the network, and Myspace is not very good in facilitating and preventing this from happening.
Having moved to Facebook, I actually enjoy the look of the uniform-like webpage. I like the professional look of it, because with other social networks that allow html, the designs can sometime make the page too convoluted and crowded with all the applications and other designs that are overlapping with each other. Facebook gives out a feeling of a more clearly-defined and organized profile. Other than allowing for html, it offers the same features as the previous social networks (from connecting to others, uploading pictures and videos, uploading applications, gadgets, and games, create quizes, notes, and blogs, joining groups and many more). Also, it totally filters out spams. Another pro about Facebook is that it connects you with friends via schools, which is a trend that other social networks are copying as well. Facebook is definitely user-friendly and encourage the importance of privacy, making it a safer social network than others. Because of what it offers, Facebook does deserve its esteemed and rising popularity throughout the world.
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