Social Networking Sites

As discussed in the previous blog posts, the Internet and the web has tremendously changed the way we communicate these days. Social networking sites , which we are so familiar with, have also helped us in connecting with friends, families and even acquaintances or even prove to be an aid for businesses. Yet, despite the advantages of social networking sites, it also has its downsides. An example would be the use of our private information uploaded on these sites. The security settings of these networking sites may not be able to defend against identity thefts and companies themselves may not even protect consumers' rights. For instance, Linked In, one of the social networking sites posted in their user agreement that they will own every single picture and ideas their user has posted on their site and they are also free to do whatever they want. This puts users at risk as it is an invasion of their privacy and poses an identity threat due to all the data-mining. The following is an interview by MoneyTalkNews regarding 'Social Networking Sites Own You':

Social media has also shifted our perception of tradition media channels. It will continue to revolutionize our communication patterns and our content usage. Below is a video on Social Media Revolution and why social media is not just a fad.