So, I guess I missed the press release (which must have come out mid-March 2007) inviting the citizens of the world to join Facebook. In any case, somehow, in the space of 2 weeks I got dozens of invitations to be 'friends' with people I was A) already friends with; B) had once been friends with; and C) knew in passing and was 'friends' with.
As a social experiment I decided to join Facebook - and as I learned this was the reason for others joining. (Other top-rated reasons by joinees: peer pressure and intellectual curiosity). Of course, no one actually wants to join Facebook, they are simply doing it out of some sort of obligation (to friends, to family, to investigative or creative impulses).
What I am wondering is what all these Facebookers will do in their 'new'found community/ies? Will it be another place to gossip? To parade one's new duds/glamour shots? To critique and leave action to others? (Leaving aside the argument that critique and action are categorically in/different). To soft sell your 'friends' on your way of life?
More importantly: How long until Facebook fizzles? Or could it possibly become a progressive chaotic voice in the public sphere?...and explode.
Okay, I think that's enough unanswered questions for one post.
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