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Social network, in computers, an online community of individuals who exchange messages, share information, and, in some cases, cooperate on joint activities.
Eschewing the anonymity that had previously been typical of the online experience, millions of people have flocked to social networking sites where members create and maintain personal profiles that they link with those of other members. The resulting network of “friends” or “contacts” who have similar interests, business goals, or academic courses has replaced for many people, especially youth, older concepts of community. The most basic social networking software allows friends to comment on one another’s profiles, send …(100 of 1156 words)
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