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Social networking allows people to find people with similar interests. Through these systems, people can band together with local activists, find others to collaborate with across the world, or just learn about groovy new music.
Social Networking Sites
- Twitter
- Twitter, originally described as a microblogging site, has become a running socially-networked global conversation and has become how an increasing number of people get their information, stay in touch, as well as organize and run campaigns.
- Facebook
- Facebook started as a social network at Ivy League schools. It has now expanded into high schools and large businesses.
- Flickr
- Flickr is a photo sharing site.
- Friendster
- Idealist.org
- Idealist.org a project of Action Without Borders, which "connects people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives".
- LinkedIn
- LinkedIn is an "online network of more than 9 million experienced professionals from around the world, representing 130 industries".
- MySpace
- Myspace is the largest social networking site. Owned by the New s Corp, it's got lots of cross promotion going on.
- N-TEN Community
- N-TEN Community NTEN Affinity Group Site "to help you connect, learn, and advocate".
- YouTube
- YouTube is a video sharing site.
- Eons
Political Networking Sites
- Care2
- Care2 is a social networking site for the progressive community.
- MyGOP
- MyGOP is the Republican social networking site. It allows operatives to fundraise, coordinate volunteers, and manage voter registration. They use a competitive framework to encourage people to vigorously participate.
- PartyBuilder
- Party Builder is the Democratic Party Social Networking site
Build your own Social Networking Site
- Sites
- Ning (http://www.ning.com) is often the fastest way to create a dedicated social network for a group.
- Tools
- Community Builder
- GoingOn
- KickApps
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