[Web4lib] Library presence on social networking websites

[Brian Gray]

I think it has less to do with age and more to do with youth refusing
to regulate their online presence. They are not concerned what that
picture of them being drunk or stoned could mean to their future.
Rather, than be more careful, they are willing to take what they feel
is the simpler route of hiding from adults.

The problem is myspace, facebook, and these other social networks were
never started as youth environments as some think. Youth are heavy
users, but not the originals.

Brian Gray
mindspiral at gmail.com

On Jan 27, 2008 8:14 AM, K.G. Schneider <kgs at bluehighways.com> wrote:
> You know, I'm really sensitive to the idea that it can be heavyhanded and
> even creepy for adults to "hang out" in predominantly youth-oriented spaces.
> But it's also true that it's my Internet just like it's their Internet. Am I
> supposed to refrain from new technologies because I'm not 18? Some of these
> young'uns need to get a grip.