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Online Social Networking Dangers and Benefits Social Networking Site Dangers Because students often post detailed and specific information on Facebook (including phone numbers, addresses, class schedules, social plans, etc.) you can be more easily stalked by strangers (or even acquaintances). Identity theft can also be a significant risk of social networking.

Impact of social media on unrest in Egypt.

The recent change in power in Egypt has shown that Social Networking and all forms of Media by the people can bring about change in government.

With new social networking platforms appearing from behind every corner, it can be hard to know exactly where to commit your time and resources. And as we move into the latter-half of 2013, it's important to look ahead to where social networking is going, and how we can get on [...]

International Business Machines Corp. is revamping its social-networking programs for mobile devices, including Research In Motion Ltd.'s BlackBerry

In fear of a repeat of the middle eastern revolts in their country China is clamping down on all social networking sites.

A study of 50,000 people in Italy concludes that online social networks have a significant negative impact on individual welfare. Online social networks have permeated our lives with far-reaching consequences.

Never thought this would happen.

Does anyone remember Google Wave from a few years back? It was an early attempt at social networking that flopped miserably.

I figured it was due to people using youtube as well as people using gmail. http://www.reelseo.com/google-plus-gmail/

The FBI has asked for industry input on developing a Web-based tool that could help it scan social media sites and commercial news outlets to help its intelligence officers stay ahead of unfolding crises.

Just a few interesting facts about social media for those who want to read them.

Myriam Gumuchian is the fourth generation of her family to make jewelry. But she told CNBC the visual aspect of social media is working in reaching her customers. "Women can relate when they see a picture of a ring on a finger, or a necklace or an earring," Myriam said, adding that "we like to show how it's worn in real time.

A Liverpool-based computer games designer is hoping to be at the forefront of what it believes will be the next big trend in social networking. Baltic Triangle based Starship is launching vTime, a new social network that will allow people to interact with each other using virtual reality (VR) headsets.

When my first book, The FabYOUList, was published, my publicists recommended that I become more active on social media in order to build buzz and grow my audience. Never one to do things halfway, I quickly turned my personal Facebook page into a "Public Figure" page and signed up for Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Tumblr, and Google+.

If you've ever gotten into a heated discussion on Facebook or Twitter, you know it can be difficult to get your point across successfully. We've put together a quick list of "do's and don'ts" for debating the big issues on social media platforms. Have a read of our suggestions and share your etiquette tips in the comments below.