Gina's Aha

I really enjoyed reading the reports this week on the Pew Internet site. I had no idea that so many studies were going on related to these topics. I wish I had time to be involved with some of that. I think it is very interesting. It got me thinking about the way people use social networking sites and the way I use it. I only use Facebook. I look at it a couple of times a day but usually only post something once a week or so. I figured something out today as I was walking into Best Buy. The man in front of me had an orange jump suit on that had county jail on the back. I thought about turning around and not going in but I chose to continue my quest. My wireless router went bad and I couldn't stand another day of having to be plugged in rather than sitting on the couch with my laptop. Anyway, I got my router and got to my car and posted on Facebook from my phone about this guy. I was by myself and felt like I needed to tell someone how strange this was. I realized I'm using Facebook as some sort of virtual friend not knowing who will read the post or respond. I had two responses by the time I got home. It really has changed the way I communicate and with how many people. I think some people can get carried away but so far I'm just using it to say something funny when no one else is around to laugh with me.