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This social networking phenomenon is an interesting statement on our global society.

We join the club of Facebook, or MySpace or some other organzation, set up our profile however we imagaine ourselves, post some silly representation of our likeness for viewing, and then try to make friends, just like moving to a new school.

Some of the people we know from work, some of the people we know from previous events, and some of the people are from wherever they come from. There might be like interest in music, politics, religion, or personal status. There might be a request for friendship over the profile picture. There might be a request over a friend of a friend or just the random acceptance of anybody.

Even though each individual has the opportunity to shelter their remarks and personal expressions, that is the fun of the game. Put it all out there and see what happens.

Like going into a room full of people and shouting out “My mother is coming to visit and I hate it!” or “My baby knows how to make a boom-boom and I’m so proud” or “Work sucks!” and seeing if anyone responds.

The friends in the room will probably take note and maybe a few strangers might chime in with familiar stories, but it is the comments that make this game fun.

Comments, similar to a conversation where you and another talk about some subject, are what makes the viewing of random thoughts interesting. You don’t know how the subject comes up between you, but you say a phrase and the other person responds with a comments.

Comments can be supportive, or abrasives or downright silly. For those who type before they think (and those are the best) with a spontaneous comment reveals a lot about the subject and the thoughts of others.

And as in any conversation, some keep their comments to themselves only to share them later behind closed doors with their confidential companions.

So let your hair down and write out a status that will get “comments”. Isn’t that what social networking should be? Interact with your “friends” and see what happens.

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