When I first heard about social networking and sites like Myspace, Facebook and Twitter, I decided, right there and then, that this was something for the teenagers of today and definitely not something for me. After all, I’m not necessarily chomping at the bit to “hook up” with high school classmates , didn’t see the point in telling the world “what I’m doing” and writing on peoples’ “walls” was just something my mama told me a long time ago I should never do. Be that as it may, I kept hearing more and more about this social networking thing and so, on a dark and stormy night, it came to pass that I took my first step into the world of social networking. What really surprised me is how many people are taking that same first step, not just curious folks like myself, but music groups and even businesses. Yes, many businesses are now using social networking as a way to both advertise their wares in addition to communicating with customers.

Tonight, on the Assistive Technology Show, we’ll take a look at social networking — what social networking is and what it’s not. We’ll also discuss and share experiences about a few social networking sites.

Before you disregard this Email and determine that tonight’s show just ain’t for you, I’d like to say that my journey into the world of social networking has gone much better than expected. I readily admit my initial impressions were wrong and am very happy I gave it a chance. Even if you remain unconvinced, I’d urge you to join tonight’s program, if only to learn more of what it’s all about.

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I look forward to bringing you this week’s edition of the Assistive Technology Show.

Steve