Peter asked us to think about how many social network sites we know as well as the people who use them and I was surprised at the conversation that this simple assignment created. What about a site like Craigs List? My husband says that it is a social network site since people communicate, but isn't it a glorified classified site aimed at selling or marketing items? My son for example rented an apartment with a complete stranger that he met on Craig's list. The internet raises so many ethical questions for me, clearly not for my son, or people of his generation. Anyways back to the assignment, I know 7 people with a facebook account about 6 on MSN and I believe 2 of my students had a Myspace account, and if we're counting Craigs List I know 2 people that use that site frequently. Would you consider First Class a social networking site? What is the criteria? I purposely do not have a facebook account because I have worked extensively with behaviour students, many of them very adept at computer technology. I would not want any of my students to have access to my converstations or interactions with my friends in my personal life. Does anyone else share the same concern?
Sonia Johnston
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