Myspace, Facebook, and Youtube

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Myspace, Facebook, and Youtube

• By Michael Nadler, Diane Nadler, and Sarah Wegley

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About

• Online community
• Uses schools and colleges as networks to connect
  people
• www.facebook.com

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Why use Facebook?

• Photo Albums
• Private
• Online networking

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About

• Online community
• Non users can view profiles
• Customizable profiles
• www.myspace.com

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Why use Myspace?

• Socialization
• To connect to friends
• Reuniting

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vs.

• A gated style community
• Search by person/groups name or school
• No video

• A free roam style community
• Search by email, persons name, or user name
• Can load videos

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Cautions of Facebook and Myspace

• Potential employers are using these sites as
  another way to screen candidates for jobs
• Online predators http//www.firstcoastnews.com/new
  s/usworld/news-article.aspx?storyid88191
• Current employers are using these sites to see
  what employees are doing.

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Who uses Facebook and Myspace?

• Politicians
• Teenagers
• Employers
• Libraries
• Celebrities
• Online Predators

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About

• Online video community
• Hosts millions of videos world wide
• Creative outlet
• Here is an example of an online video
• www.youtube.com

http//www.youtube.com/watch?vGWKl2vXo0rE
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Why use YouTube?

• Best way to share videos online
• Budding filmmakers have a better chance of being
  found by posting videos
• Up and coming bands seeking recognition post
  videos of concerts

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Who uses YouTube?

• Politicians
• Comedians
• Musicians
• Amateur directors and actors/actresses
• Parents

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Drawbacks of Using YouTube

• Anyone can see your videos
• Limited size videos for majority of users
• You lose control over your films
• Other people can alter your videos if they have
  the right equipment