I’ve had a diary since I was in the 4th grade. Seriously! Going back into the pink, Scooby-Doo-themed pages now I feel embarrassed; reminiscing about past crushes and lost barrettes isn’t really my thing, these days, you know? Anyway. Keeping a diary (especially with another brother) taught me a thing or two about privacy, which means that when I first clambered into the chair across from the flickering screen of my desktop, I was also well-versed in the ways of keeping my secrets mine. The same, unfortunately, can’t be said for the rest of us surfing the web. While I have separate versions of every blog – one private, one public – there is one thing that is too big to split: Facebook.

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Since Zuckerberg launched his massive social network, over 800 million active users have eagerly uploaded and shared pictures, argued over provocative statuses, left witty comments, liked links, searched for old friends, met new friends, and – as is evidenced by the popular Failbook site – made complete and total fools of themselves.

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What do you think is the impact of social media in the way we connect or relate?

Obviously, I’m all for social media, since it’s my business. It’s essential for me personally, as I have many good friends around the world. To stay in contact with 500 people individually by email, phone or chat is difficult. A simple update, photo upload or video share lets all of them know what and how Isoc’m doing. Short personal messages can be exchanged privately via email or publicly on a Facebook wall or Twitter feed. Even local friends are kept updated in between in-person visits. With local friends or very close friends, phone contact is usually essential, as well, although I’m not keen on telephone use, except for short catch-ups or to arrange a meeting.

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