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Facebook's opening web page. Photo by: Anyssa Alonso<\/p><\/div>\n

By Anyssa Alonso<\/em><\/p>\n

Technology has had a tremendous reconstruction in just the last decade. There was a time when a cell phone could only used to place calls, Google was unheard of, and GPS was only used for military purposes. Society today is led by technology; and upcoming generations will never know a world without accessible information and simple communication. Communication that is no longer as personal as it once was. Responsibility for this new era falls on many social networking sites. Leading the pack is the ever popular Facebook.<\/p>\n

Facebook allows individuals, as well as businesses, to have a personal profile with information accessible to whom they choose. This network allows businesses to get the word out on their products and services and individuals to connect and reconnect with friends. \u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s so easy to find old people I\u2019ve lost contact with and it\u2019s great to the have opportunity to get to talk to them again,\u201d shares sophomore Abbi Himes. \u00a0Young or old, Facebook does not discriminate. However, with the continual interest of new technology, teenagers are the majority of the millions of Facebook users.<\/p>\n

In order to embark and enjoy all of what Facebook has to offer, one first needs to create a profile page. \u00a0The requirements to obtain a page are a first and last name, e-mail address, and birth date. \u00a0Facebook provides a step by step process to assist users in the making of a page. \u00a0Once a page is created, users have the option to up load a picture to be displayed that will help others recognize the owner of the page. \u00a0Personal interests can also be displayed, however one has the option to block information to viewers until a friend request is accepted between the user and the viewer.<\/p>\n

For widespread exposure, it would be better for a business to leave viewing open to all; however regarding an individual, it would be safest to keep one\u2019s profile page private and accept friend requests only from individuals they know and wish to know. \u00a0\u201cI only accept friend requests from people I know personally,\u201d explains Himes. \u00a0When looking to find a certain individual on the network, all one has to do is type the name in the search box and options will be available. \u00a0A request to be friends can now be sent and, once the request is accepted, profiles can now be viewed and chatting is emitted.<\/p>\n

Chatting and messaging is not the only thing Facebook can be used for. \u00a0Facebook allows one to create photo albums, play games, create groups, advertise events, and more. \u00a0\u201cI mostly play games [when I am on Facebook],\u201d states freshman Leyva Medrano. \u00a0Social interests are sure to be amused. \u00a0Although, this site was created to entertain, one should take caution when indulging in fun. \u00a0If one does not have the proper security on their page, anybody could view their profile; even colleges and employers.<\/p>\n

Many colleges and employers search potential students and workers names on Facebook in order to see what they are like outside of the professional light. \u00a0If one does not look as if they conduct themselves professionally, more than likely the school or business will lose interest. \u00a0For this reason, one should think of what they are posting on their page and be cautious of their actions.<\/p>\n

While also taking caution on what is being posted, one should also be aware of how much they are posting. \u00a0One should be careful not to provide an excess amount of information for viewers. \u00a0In order to avoid certain situations, it would be best to keep the amount of personal information at a conservative minimum. \u00a0Facebook also encourages individuals to only accept friend requests from people they know. \u00a0With a hint of guard in mind, one can be apart of this Facebook age and enjoy its easy and fast communication opportunities as well as its many entertainment features. \u00a0\u201cI spend a lot of time on Facebook. \u00a0It\u2019s just so addicting!\u201d exclaims Medrano.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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