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The hype about social networks is a bit stifling at times. The social pressure to join them is even worse. Old friends, relatives or contacts who are yet to join Facebook or LinkedIn suffer the slings and arrows of social networking mavens who tell them they’re missing out on something cool.
Beyond the sheer joy of throwing sheep at friends or catching a buzz from virtual cocktails, we wonder how social networks help you personally or professionally. Are they an enormous time sink or a breakthrough in how you manage relationships?
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We look forward to sharing the results of the study with you and hearing your thoughts about what social networking is getting right - or wrong.
I think niche social networking sites are going to be more valuable for forming genuine, productive relationships.
Thanks to websites such as http://www.ning.com, anyone can create a focused, niche community based on a particular interest, vocation or hobby.
Search engines like http://findasocialnetwork.com help people find these niche social networks and promote them.
There was one question that I answered incorrectly because the correct answer was missing. Where you ask about allowing people to connect — people you know in person or via phone — that should include people you know online (or perhaps that should be its own category). Most of my contacts in all my social network sites are people I met via blogging.
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Niche social networks are a welcome addition to the web. Because they are more narrowly focused, they are better able to serve the needs of their community.
The large generic social networks like Facebook and Myspace are great for keeping in touch with friends, but small social networks offer much more - people just like you who share your same passions.
Qnahealth is a new social network for health related information and support. It’s designed to be friendly and easy to use and is focused around users asking and answering questions and sharing their experiences and knowledge.
We invite everyone to take a look as they explore their online health information options.
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