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Early Example
http://techcrunch.com/2010/01/11/friendster-strikes-deal-with-yahoo-southeast-asia/
Then: Dating site used for music fans, then general socializing
Now: bought out by a Malaysian company in 2009, 90% of traffic these days comes from Southeast Asia.
Line, by Mandiehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/37893441@N00/80904987/
Photo by Rebecca Laderhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/rebeccalader/3234452137/
MySpace: Teens Online
Then: Designed for bands to connect with fans, it was overrun with teens who loved to customize their pages and build long lists of friends
Now: Losing ground to Facebook, still has many useful features for music fans
Photo by Joel Carranzahttp://www.flickr.com/photos/stillthedudeabides/92315311/
Photo by “The eErin”http://www.flickr.com/photos/theeerin/336962281/
LinkedIn: Business Model
(screenshot from August 2006)
Then: Designed for personal, professional networking
Now: Same, with more features – groups, Q&A tools, company profiles, and more coming soon.
Contacts by J. Aaron Farrhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/jaaronfarr/1404738465/
Networking Event by Official GDChttp://www.flickr.com/photos/46982319@N06/4895973474/
Rolodex by Ged Carrollhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/renaissancechambara/3122900531/
Portfolio Mailer by Scott Kellumhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/devoinregress/3505849251/
Photographer´s gone wild!! by Sebastián Dariohttp://www.flickr.com/photos/12817132@N07/2726271853/
Gradua by Uriel Akira Chay Castillohttp://www.flickr.com/photos/25395345@N00/2741445331/
The Big Family Portrait by Kristen Holden http://www.flickr.com/photos/26334329@N02/3138083817/
Oxford Gospel Choir by Ed Whttp://www.flickr.com/photos/68688301@N00/718279721/
Photo by Michellehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/25918695@N00/4092106372/
Hello Oz by Lars Plougmannhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/criminalintent/2229569056/
Who do you know?
Etiquette
Annoying Noises Prohibitted [sic] by Patrick Fitzgeraldhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/barelyfitz/2898020303/
Dog Fouling Sign by Roy Steadhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/that_james/2885939802/
Etiquette Issues:
TMI (too much information) http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/04/09/tmi.celeb.tweets/index.html
Intrusiveness (spamming invites, etc.)http://theoatmeal.com/comics/facebook_suck
Inconsiderate • public gossip• unflattering photos• etc.
Privacy Issues
• Private information (phone numbers, etc.)
• Private conversations (sensitive issues)
• TMI – where you’ve been, what you’ve been doing (photos, especially)
• Etiquette: prevention vs. cure
• Privacy: content & settings
• Security: be careful what you open
• Etiquette: Know your options, know your friends
• Privacy: Review settings, read updates
• Security: be careful what you open
• Etiquette: Think about timing & content
• Privacy: Only 2 options (private vs. public)
• Security: be careful with apps & link shorteners
Professional Use
• Get updated information• Highlight your expertise• Networking opportunities• Q&A Services – find experts & answers• Look for activity, or start your own
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