facebook (Web 2.0) Social networking and user control
Facebook, one of the largest social networking websites, and one of the most popular of it's kind since social networking sites came into existence, is a great example of web 2.0. It has developed over time to include many different functions and features, but at the same time it's purpose has remained constant. It's purpose of course being for you to let all of your friends exactly what you're doing and how you're feeling every minute of the day.
It's second function is for you to know exactly what everyone else is doing. This allows you to stay connected to every person you've ever met, and know exactly how they feel about the homework that they are doing or how good of a weekend they're going to have.
But has social networking gone too far? You have some control of who views your profile, but you never have total control of the actions of others.
I am a heavy user of this particular website, and have been since it came to Ball State in 2004. It has taken control to the point where i feel like if i don't check the site every day, or every few hours, i might miss some important development in one of my friends' lives.I wonder what people did before Facebook? How did they keep track of concerts, parties, relationship news, photos, videos, and many other facets of their lives? It doesn't seem like it was possible in the time prior to this website.