Is the Internet Taking Over?

Where do you go to get news? How do you go to catch up with friends? How do you connect with people? Think about it! The Internet is the first place that people go to get news, to catch up with friends, to get updated. For example, Facebook. Facebook is the first place that I go to see what is going on with my friends. It allows people to share pictures, videos, and cool links with their friends. Is this stopping people from, say, going and getting lunch with their peers? Would they rather use social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook? Maybe so.

Another good example, is news! When was the last time that you read a newspaper? Most newspapers have gone web-only already. And there are so many different websites regarding different types of news. IGN posts gaming news, Engadget posts technology news... You get the point. Do you think the Internet is taking over the world as we know it? You don't even need to call to order a pizza! Dominos' and Pizza Hut's websites allow you to order online, then get delivery to your house. Post a comment on what you think.

Can We Escape Social Networking?

Today, we are in a generation where social networking is basically pwning the internet. With services such as Twitter,Facebook,and Myspace and a fine plethora of others, we can’t escape social networking, or can we? That is my question to you. Can we escape social networking? Now understand, I am not trying to drift people off the path of social networking. I am a member on Twitter and Facebook. So believe me, I am not discouraging social networking. So please reply with a comment or response with your opinion. Thank you!

Online Friendships

Websites like Facebook, Twitter, and Myspace (if that still counts) have changed the way people on the web interact. Today, it seems that e-mail, the once go to tool for online communication is now outdated and one-dimensional. We all know these tools were originally created to expand our real-life socialization onto the web; but personally, I see myself using these social sites completely differently.

Between my small Youtube presents and Twitter account, I have met a number of people that have become more than online friends -- -- while still being online friends. I think it's true that the Internet has made the world a much smaller place. But what amazes me most in this situation is the fact that people I have never met truly feel like personal friends.

Now, I'm not sure if this experience is limited to the "tech centric" crowd, or, if this is the way social interaction is going. Of course, it does not replace getting out of the house and going to lunch or dinner with a group of friends. instead, I think my online social interactions expands upon My existent, tangible friendships.

As for me personally; I would love to me, and have already met, some of these "online friends". But you see, the term "online friends" doesn't sit well with me. In my mind, it feels like when I call someone and "online friend",  I'm somehow giving that person a little less validity when in fact they have equal importance and meaning to me.

I think the social blog is a perfect example of people, who may not know each other "IRL" as they say, coming together to make great content, learn and get to know a little about each other all at the same time. So I feel the majority of you reading this article can understand, if not identify with it.

What are your thoughts?