social+networking

=Social Networking Site (SNS)=


 * What SNSs enable**

An SNS is a digital environment enabling users to:
 * hang out online, waste time and micro-manage social life
 * share stuff
 * create, establish, consolidate social relationships

Popular SNSs include: [|Facebook], [|MySpace] and [|Bebo].


 * Key features**

SNSs generally include:
 * profile pages listing interests and activities
 * opportunities for group creation
 * communications tools (e.g. email, instant messaging or chat, a “wall”)
 * document upload facilities (e.g. videos, pictures)