The social networking really became a major cultural phenomenon in the later half of the twentieth century. However, it is faceb ook that we think of when the term social networking is used. Facebook was concieved by Mark Zuckerberg back in September 2003. His starting project being Course Match, in which it helps students pick classes based upon who was in the class. It was an instant success. He continued working on web programs, and on Wednesday, February 4, 2004, Thefacbook.com went online. Four days afterwards, more than 650 students registered. at least 900 were registered by the following Monday. By the end of hte first week, about half of all Harvard undergraduates had signed up. It was not only limited to students, but staff and alumni as well. After three weeks, it had more than 6000 users.
The possibilities of facebook is what appealed to these young people. The ability to set up a profile that would identify you and who you are is one of hte appeals. Many other things, such as relationships, personal photos, and small things, like pokes, furter increased the popularity and made it fun. It was a tool for self-expression, where people were themselves. However, it also added practical nd wholesome uses as well, such as study groups, arranging club meetings, and notices for parties. All this is what made facebook popular.
This is what makes it popular even today, the ability to customize, the ability to express, the ability to connect to people. It connects people, in what they do, what they plan, and what they want. This one idea, one prokect would change the world, as it connects the world, reducing the distance between people.
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