Social Networking

Ok, so I am reluctantly a member of friendster, myspace, facebook, linkedin, and most recently flixter. And all, theoretically so I can keep in touch with people. I have to admit that myspace has reunited me with a few lost friends, but how many of these things do I have to join? I think instead of or in addition to issuing social security numbers when you are born, you should get your own domain name. It would last throughout your life and be an easy way to find anyone....assuming they wanted to be found. I know that would generally create all types of problems, like potential employers reading your blog.....but it would generate more traffic on my website and that is all I want.

Oh, watch out for flixster. I wouldn't join it if I were you. They freely admit, at least on venture capital websites, that use viral marketing. For those of you unfamiliar with the term...they ask for your e-mail and password and will spam your entire address book if you are not careful.