I've been thinking a lot lately about what I want to do for my final research project. I've worked on two projects previously that had to do with Internet language and its effects on English speaking and writing. I don't know if I want to do another project on this topic, but it is really interesting so if I can think of a different spin, I might use this topic. Ttyl?

I also like the idea about the "changing nature of friends in an online world." What is considered a friend? What isn't? I think this could be a really interesting topic to explore...

So, I think I have found a social network suitable for this project. Its a writers website that anyone who writes can post their work and get feedback. I guess Im gonna give it a shot?

Online Social Networks

Okay, I was never a huge fan of online social networks until recently. I never had a MySpace, and honestly I think MySpace is scary and young girls should not be allowed to have one with pictures of themselves doing seductive poses in their bathroom mirrors. But, unlike MySpace, I am a HUGE fan of Facebook. I might be addicted to you....viewing it every hour or so? Yikes. What I don't like about Facebook though, like MySpace, now anyone can join not just college students. I defintely think its a little creepy that my grandmother and my 11 year old cousin are friends on the site. I dont know, maybe I'm being too silly about this. But, I think Facebook should have seperate sections for age groups. Yes, I think Facebook should segregate the ages! Highschool, College and Graduate, and then parents and grandparents lol :] Anyway, I love Facebook for plenty of reasons, but for our social network project, I think I am going to try out a site for writers and a site for retired cheerleaders (tear). Hopefully I can find something I enjoy as much as Facebook!

this is just a test

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