Can social networks improve real-life relationships? - STLtoday.com

Can social networks improve real-life relationships? STLtoday.com More than half (51%) reported that social networking has had a negative impact on how people interact with one another in society, while 36% of respondents said social networking websites have improved their relationships with family and friends.

The Friendster Autopsy: How a Social Network Dies - Wired

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The Friendster Autopsy: How a Social Network Dies Wired What kills a social network? A group of internet archeologists have picked over the digital bones of Friendster — the pioneering social networking site that drowned in Facebook's wake — and we now have a clearer picture of its epic collapse ... Researchers conduct 'autopsy' of social network FriendsterWired.co.uk all 5 news articles »

Pimps hit social networks to recruit underage sex workers - CNN

Pimps hit social networks to recruit underage sex workers CNN He was a pimp -- and she was one of a growing number of women recruited on social networks for sex trafficking. There are no hard statistics on the scope of the problem. Law enforcement officials don't track how sex workers are recruited into the field ... and more »

Is Pheed the next big social network? - NEWS.com.au

Is Pheed the next big social network? NEWS.com.au Well, it's a social network that works much the same way as Facebook or Instagram. You sign up, either with an email address or a Facebook or Twitter login, you follow people and people follow you back. You can comment on people's posts and they can ... and more »

Predators use social networking to lure local kids into sex work - WWL

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Predators use social networking to lure local kids into sex work WWL NEW ORLEANS -- It is happening across the country and right here in the New Orleans metro area. Pimps are targeting popular social networking sites to recruit kids as sex workers, and local law enforcement agencies are fighting back. "It is a cat and ... and more »

Sex Offenders Can Now Use Social Networking Websites (VIDEO) - Indiana's NewsCenter

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Sex Offenders Can Now Use Social Networking Websites (VIDEO) Indiana's NewsCenter INDIANA (www.incnow.tv) -- The Indiana Attorney General has announced that he will not challenge a court ruling overturning a state law that banned convicted sex offenders from social networking websites. In January, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of ... Attorney General Will Not Appeal Sex Offender Social Media Strike Down93.1 WIBC Indianapolis Ind. won't challenge sex offender-Facebook rulingCt Post all 5 news articles »

50+ Events in Social Media Marketing, Mobile Strategy and More - Mashable

50+ Events in Social Media Marketing, Mobile Strategy and More Mashable Whether you're looking to make industry contacts or learn the latest trends in advertising, technology and media, Mashable's Events Board has something for you. We picked four of the latest events, listed below, to give you an idea of the possibilities ...

Picture perfect: pressure to look pretty in social media - UM Maneater

Picture perfect: pressure to look pretty in social media UM Maneater Jasmin James, a senior journalism student, held a dialogue about the effects social media has on one's own self-esteem. The dialogue discussed why we strive for a certain perception on networks such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and more. Jamila St.