Social Networking

What are some ways that these technologies can be used?
-Social Networking in Corporation needs:
Social networking technology can give lots of advantages. First, through the social networking site, corporations can find talented new employees. Example of this aspect is the site called "Linked In." Anyone could upload their resume and brief introduction of themselves to let corporations to find talented people. Second, corporation could advertise themselves on the social networking site. Now a days, there is no one without the membership in some kind of networking site, so if the corporation advertise themself on that site it will be costless and very affective.
-Social Networking in Individual needs:
I had a friend who I couldn't find because I had to move to the US for studying, so I thought, I would not find him forever. However, the social networking site allowed me to find him really quick. (thanks to facebook) Like my example, these social networking site allow people to keep in touch no matter where you are.

What are the benefits of these technologies to society?
I think there are tons of benefits of social networking site. First, it allows to make a connection to people with similar interests and goals. (Like creating interest groups in Facebook) Second, sometime, it is hard to meet up with friends due to location matter. However, with networking site, people can get togerther no matter where they are.

Is there a "darkside"?
I think the only "dark side" for Social networking sites are privacy. When the facebook first came out there was no privacy between people. In other words, everybody could see all of other's pictures and writing on the walls. I heard that when the company are hiring new employees, they check people's facebook to check if their new employees are doing any "BAD" stuff...

The article about IBM shows that they are using social networking sites to hire new people and get connection with other IBM companies in all over the countries. Also the article about "allowing social networking site in company's computer" shows that it actually gave a lot of benefits to company such as finding and hiring new employees.