Influence of the Internet

Online services have changed the way we buy, sell, exchange, hire and volunteer. While we may not consider E-commerce sites social networking venues we do expect to see comments from others on these sites. Let's face it, shopping has evolved to a social experience and the mall is now online.

My point is that while online social networking encompasses everything, general sites, business sites, educational sites, TV series addict sites, entertainment sites, blood donor sites, whatever-else-oriented sites, you only need to type them in search box and all of them appear at your service. Most people consider social networking sites a place to socialize.

It is far more difficult to say what social networking means since it is evolving so quickly and changes so rapidly. Rather than trying to define what social networking is, consider what you can do with social networks before you plunge in it. These networks are complex because people are complex and social networks are networks operated by usual people and not computers. As you look to become involved in a social networking community keep these thoughts in mind: always remember why you are there and whatever the reason stay consistent to that purpose. Use your time wisely and do not waste other people's time or you may find yourself on the outside looking in. Keep your communication as informative, short and simple as it is required by the main point of those particular social networks. Be positive, a 'thank you' for help or information provided will go a long way to establishing you as someone who belongs. Slow down, establishing relationships takes time. Get to know people, let people get to know you; work on building a friendly relationship with them.

An 'Antfriender' social network is one of those groups of like-minded people sharing. You can be doing business together, sharing community experiences, family experiences, whatever. Remember, we are all people; we want to contribute, be helpful, learn, grow and feel we have value. That is what social networking, and particularly 'Antfriender', is or soon will be.