We have discussed it at length this semester - how virtual communities impact the way we work & interact with others, brand ourselves, individual daily actions, etc.
Though one of biggest forces, at least in my opinion, social networks have on us is its impact on relationship. These days, it seems as though Facebook is the relationship gate keeper, with tag photos, wall posts, relationship status, poking.
I found an interesting article - "Five ways Facebook destroys relationships." How many people find themselves in these situations listed in the article? I know that I have on a number of occasions...time to keep score ;)
I completely believe that facebook has a major way of dictating relationships. If you post on someones wall and they dont post back you get offended. Or if you see them tagged with certain people or if you cut them out of your pictures for your profile picture. The most significant is even the relationship status. alot of times a real relationship isnt real unless its posted on facebook
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