Critique of Social Networking

“I think what is important to recognize here is that when a particular use of a technology becomes the norm for a large percentage of the population, there is no way we can avoid saying that technology shapes society (or what is known as technological determinism). So despite the fact that the Internet is being used by a few people to engage in critical inquiry, at a mass level the Internet is not being utilized that way — that’s the norm.” ~~ Ulises Mejias

Brilliant, thought provoking  article on why we should question Social Networking

http://blog.ulisesmejias.com/2008/09/27/participatory-culture-and-the-internet-of-the-masses/