Social Networking Sites

I was once a member on MySpace, and have been a member of Facebook for a few years now.  As of recently, I am a member of Twitter and Google+  for the purposes of this class.  When it comes to social networking, MySpace is just about the oldest and least advanced site of the four mentioned.  The site only allowed you to add regular people to your friend's list, but members were free to view anybody's profile they wished.  The design of each and every profile was designed by its representative to reflect personal style and individuality.  In addition, privacy was not an issue as every member was able to see who the viewers of their profile were (whether they are friends or not).  There are no status updates, only places to put important or significant quotes if desired.
Facebook started the new generation of social networking, with the freedom to choose to accept or reject potential contenders for friends; stay connected to people other than your friends, such as celebrities or even companies; advertisements are welcome and even encouraged, and status updates are the most appealing aspect since we are allowed to document even the most insignificant of thoughts or ideas.  Pictures, albums, videos, mobile uploads, are all part of the exciting and multifaceted world of the social networking site that has been responsible for more media coverage than any.
Twitter is a quicker and more advanced social network that allows us "common folk" to follow the most famous celebrities and companies, that were unapproachable by the common man.  As a new user, i have been able to get updates about luminous fashion designers such as Oscar de la Renta and Emilio Pucci.  We even have the freedom to pose questions or comment on anything we want and may even be lucky enough to receive a response.  Status updates are limited to 140 characters and are the epitome of short but not always so sweet.  If you are disappointed with a product or a service, tweeting about it is a surefire way to get that point across loud and clear.
And last but not least is Google+, which seems to be a combination of Facebook and Twitter in one.  You can follow celebrities, update statuses, create profiles, as well as send feedback to whoever we choose.  While creating a profile, I was notified more than once that I am not following enough people on Google+ and may be lonely or not get the full experience of the site.  However, the site allows you to separate your friends from family and acquaintances and create "circles" that include specific types of members you are associated with.