Social networking websites function like an online community of Internet users. Sites like Bebo, Facebook and Nimble attract thousands of Internet users from all age groups and allow members to communicate with friends and if they choose, strangers online. Depending on the website in question, members share a variety of interests and hobbies and they can use the site to chat, message, email, upload and download photos and videos, blog, discuss and share information.

A Parent’s Guide to Social Networking.
Free copies of this booklet can also be ordered by contacting the Internet Advisory Board.
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