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Live Journal, Open Diary, Myspace, Friendster, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Blogging also became increasingly popular. Soon, people were becoming used to sharing their photos, thoughts, and videos on the Internet with their friends. TYPES OF SOCIAL MEDIA Today, several types of social media exist. They typically offer different benefits. First are networks used to facilitate social connections. These include apps that allow you to communicate with friends and family members, like Facebook or Twitter. Some of these websites facilitate making new friends as well. Next, there are apps designed for sharing multimedia content, like photos and videos. Multimedia social media apps include YouTube and Instagram. Users can view content and often “like” or comment on it, just as they can on Facebook. Users also have the option of sharing with friends or to a larger audience. Some social media apps are designed for professional networking, to help adults make connections that will boost their careers. For example, LinkedIn offers opportunities to connect with potential employers, post resumes, and search for employment. Finally, some social media sites are designed with the intent of spreading information. They are information or educational. For instance, you might find a website that is designed to help people complete their home improvement projects or learn about building cars.

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Contemporary Issues: Privacy and Social Media