Research Guides: Social Networking Online: History & Fun

Historical Perspectives

Complete History (Brief) of Social Media
History of Social Media - Digital Trends

Social Media Coverage: New York Times

What's On Your Mind: A Film By

Odd Scene: Unusual Social Networking Sites

Listography: Life in Lists
Put this on your list of things to join, or not join.
Ravelry - Social networking for knitters
Let's knot knitpick - knitters have a social life online, too.
Vampire Scene - Social Networking for Vampires and Goths
They're not just in books, movies, on TV, and magazines anymore. Oh, and comic books.

Social Media History - Graphic

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History of Social Media - Infographic

Facebook (ala 1987) in Real Life?

This was a popular video a few years back, mimicking how Facebook operates, but in a face-to-face encounter. Cheeky and a bit crass, so not for younger or more sensitive ears!