Facebook
Facebook is the world’s largest social network, with over 350 million users. Facebook was founded by Mark Zuckerberg in February 2004, initially as an exclusive network for Harvard students. It became a company when Zuckerberg moved to Palo Alto and sought partners and investors. Facebook is the 6th most trafficked site in the US and top photo sharing site with 4.1 billion photos uploaded. It's stated purpose is to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected. It is currently headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
Review
Facebook is open to anyone 13 and up. However, facebook does not actively enforce this age limit. Facebook is a site for people to share thoughts, news, photos and videos. It is not heavy on graphics. Communication is the goal. One may post for all their friends to see, or post on another person's wall. Facebook is the preferred social networking site for grown-ups. It is experiencing an increase in popularity with tweens. Facebook is one of the rare examples where grown-ups were out ahead of the curve before tweens. I have a facebook page and love it!
Genre: Social Networking Website
Warnings: There are always dangers for tweens on social networking sites.
Advertisements: Yes
Target Audience: Age 13 and up.
Facebook is included as it is the #1social networking site and is growing in popularity among tweens.
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