3.26.2007

The myspace.com wrap-up

How would I describe myspace? Well, the closest thing I can think of that behaves the same would be a black hole. Now please don't misinterpret this to mean that I think myspace is evil or a source of destruction that has been set upon our society. I simple mean that myspace IS a swirling end of the line depository for all information on the internet. A force so strong that no one or thing can escape its pull, after all even libraries are now on myspace!

Seriously though, it seems myspace has become a central part of many young persons lives as well as a growing number of adults. Social networking online is here to stay so it seems only natural (OK not really natural for most of us but it does at least make sense) that our library system will be better able to meet the needs of our patrons if we can connect with them the same way they connect with their friends and other interests.

2 comments:

Shortbeard the Pernicious said...

You say "black hole", I say "cess pit"

Tomato, potato, whatever!

Lifelong Learner said...

I don't think anyone could have said it better. MySpace IS a black hole. I can't believe how messy it all looks, and how it reduces people to the lowest form of humanity...Except your friends. They always look fantastic.