In the past I have never been the kind of person that has had a large interest in social networking websites. I didn't get a Myspace until my best friend used my email address to make on for me preloaded with pictures and friends and I didn't get a Facebook until I was looking up a future dormitory roommate who didn't' have a Myspace. I have difficultly in figuring out how to easily navigate those types of websites but I now use Facebook frequently throughout the day.
Here is the beginnings of my profile...
Purposes, Missions and Goals:
On it's About Me page, Hi5 boasts that it creates a global community made up of millions of users. According to their website they are the 3rd largest social media site. But after conversations with friends, very few people in my circle of friends had heard of the site and not one had a membership there. It seems to have a large focus on nearly outdated types of media like elementary computer games, giving cartoon "gifts" and using avatars in combination with real photographs.
What Is Different About Hi5:
This site is similar to other social networking sites in that it has an option for "status updates" and options for uploading photographs. Hi5 allows its members to create a cartoon avatar resembling them. If you enjoy playing computer games than this is the site for you because there are hundreds of options. On the site they explain that what makes their site different is "More You, More Social, More Fun." I would have to argue that most of the things they listed are found on the other top social networking sites like the capability to listen to music, customize your profile and finding friends based off of region or common interests.
Part two to follow…
I don't think they made up the numbers; so, it is interesting that no one in your circle knew about this site.
ReplyDeleteAs for your post, I was surprised that you didn't address more of the specific material I had queried you about in the seven assignment questions.
It's not like social networking sites are hard to navigate. I guess I can see how it was hard at first, but after a day or two it is easy to know what you're doing. If you are looking for fantastic (and fun) elementary computer games, try http://www.paclow-price4quality.biz.ly.istemp.com/. The games are designed to help with children's learning but they are also fun.
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