Social Networking Sites

Social networking sites are sites such as facebook, myspace, friendster, and e-harmony which allow people to communicate with others, of whom they may or may not actually know in real life.  These sites cause people to become less social in real life because they don't have to have real social skills.  They depend on words, not actual expressions, to communicate.  Also, people who use these sites use compromised grammar and spelling.

Many people distort their image on sites like these to boost their self esteem.  They may use fake pictures, fake information, or create completely fake accounts altogether.  People act differently when they are protected by the walls of their own home.  Many people say things on sites such as these that they would never say face-to-face.