I am not surprised reading the latest analytics that people spent more time on social networks compared to what they do using their emails. While many of us would gladly stick to the thought that elders would prefer emails and the social networks and the likes are meant more for the younger slot. Apparently the growth in usage has been more from the elder population, as people aged over 25 account for as much as 40% of the total Facebook users. The reason? The major could be the privacy, better control and interactive social experience. Whatever the case be, this is just the beginning and eventually it will become the communication medium entirely.
I access Twitter and Facebook on my webtop whenever I log on, so I’m not surprised! Both websites allow easy interaction with colleagues, clients, and friends and I have several conversations going on – plus I don’t need to weed through junk mail! It easily incorporates other applications and additional users, which is ideal when I’m out and getting work done. It’s also nice because it’s one less application that I need to open and weed through.
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Thanks, younger generation, for having the free time and energy to work through the kinks on this whole social network thing. It’s changing the whole world- making us more transparent, true and available; accelerating information flow for positive change; plus it’s a data miners’ dream.
The age lines blur, strangely, in this new era- there’s no cutoff age for respect- or for fun and creative exploration.
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Social Networking is more useful than email for most interactions – until you want to discuss something at length with one particular person. I use Twitter to contact new collaborators and then we exchange email or chat names to take the conversation somewhere less limited.
Tip for New Social Networking users: if you’re using a site regularly turn off email notifications or you’ll be spending tons of time managing the emails filling up your inbox!
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