02-05-2006, 10:40 AM
Quote:Since online networking started taking off a few years ago, the phenomenon has rewritten the "don't talk to strangers" rule for kids. Now, rather than staying away from the unknown, people are to apt to push the envelope, posting as much as they can on their profiles so they can attract as many "friends" as possible.
The growth of social networking has fueled interest in sites such as Friendster, Facebook, and Xanga. But none is as popular as MySpace.com right now.
With an estimated 48 million users and growing each day, MySpace is a tool for the business-minded looking to network, musicians looking for listeners and writers looking for readers. And it's a hands-down draw for attention-hungry youth. Marketers are drooling.
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