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Social Networking
A social networking service is an online platform that enables individuals with similar interests or
activities to connect and interact. It allows users to share thoughts, ideas, and suggestions, as well
as multimedia content such as audio, video, and images, with friends and contacts. Additionally,
many social networking sites offer features that enable users to create and join groups based on
shared interests.
You may have heard of Facebook, the
most popular social networking site.
Others gaining popularity include Tumblr,
Instagram, and X. These sites are also
used for marketing and serve as vast
sources of knowledge and information
as people from around the world share
their experiences. However, they are often
seen as a distraction from education for
students. Here’s what the most popular
social networking service, Facebook, looks
Facebook
like.
Facebook allows you to create a brief profile about yourself, including your photos, likes, and
dislikes. You can maintain a list of your friends, share your thoughts and ideas, and view posts
from your friends and their connections.
Newsgroup
In an online community, a newsgroup is a type of discussion group focused on a specific topic of
interest to all participants. Members share their thoughts and opinions on the topic and respond
to each other’s comments, creating an ongoing dialogue. A person known as the News Admin
typically manages the newsgroup. The News Admin oversees participant comments, facilitates
the conclusion of discussions, and approves comments or articles before they are posted on the
newsgroup page.
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