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Friendster supports applications for rival sites

Friendster, an early online social network that has faded in the United States but remains strong in Asia, has begun letting programmers create photo-sharing applications and other programs that work on Friendster as well as rival sites.

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Friendster founder on the rise and fall of America's first big social network
Source: The L.A. Times

This reminds me, I should probably get around to deleting my Friendster account. I haven't used it in years.

Army Unblocks Some Social Media Sites
Source: informationweek.com

There's long been a military-wide ban on access to a number of specific social media sites, and while that still stands, some soldiers will now be able to access other social media sites that had inadvertently gotten caught in the same ban despite not being on the official banned …

Facebook 'Worm' Strikes Again || WXYZ.com | WXYZ-TV / Detroit | Detroit News, Weather, Sports and More
Source: wxyz.com

Hey, Facebook fanatics--listen up! A worm that hit the popular social Web site last December has resurfaced, and is now hijacking user accounts -- not only for that social networking...

Friendster relocates to Australia
Source: theage.com.au

One of the largest social networking sites in the world is based in Sydney but most Australians probably don't even know it exists.

Anti-Arroyo Magdalo soldiers recruits civilians online
Source: Magdalo para sa Pagbabago

When they bore arms in defiance of the Arroyo administration exactly a year ago Saturday, they were holed up in a posh hotel in Makati City, waiting for civilian support that never came.

How Technology made the Greatest Celebrity

The greatest celebrity to hit this generation is neither tall or statuesque, fair nor tanned skinned blond nor brunette. She or He doesn't have a distinctive physical quality that makes him or her of star quality.

Social Networking Wars [Animated Video]
Source: US_Homepage_Featured_Stories

Think social networking sites are fun and useful? See what happens when things get a little out of control for one social networker who might just be over the whole social network thing. Let the social networking wars begin!

Spice Up Your Profile Using Friendster Layouts
Source: 123articleonline.com

A social networking site is a virtual place where you can find and meet new people. So, there are thousands of people...

Letsbunk.info
Source: sufiyan

his site to unblock web filters, allowing you to view restricted sites. YourProxy allows you to browse sites that your school, work or library have blocked. YourProxy also maintains your anonymity, keeping you secure.

Google: Don't give up on OpenSocial
Source: CNET News.com

When Google unveiled its OpenSocial developer initiative at the end of October, observers hailed it as the future of the social Web. But is the search king already too late to the party?

OpenSocial: Impediment or Catalyst?
Source: tpgblog.com

There is a great deal of excitement and hype behind the (gradual) release of Google's OpenSocial.

Scaling the Social Web
Source: Business Week

Move over, MySpace. Online players from media giant Viacom to auctioneer eBay are adding networking features for their users.

luvcute.com

Luvcute is a cute gif / jpg picture database (including animation, icon, emoticon, MSN emoticon, qq, and kaoani) and generator to create a Mix from these cute objects.

How To Kill A Great Idea: Friendster
Source: Inc.com

Excerpt: "It's not easy being the brains behind one of the biggest disappointments in Internet history. Sure, there are those who describe you as a visionary, but in the same breath they'll deride you as a lousy businessman.

MySpace: Harmless fun or threat to America's youth? My high schoolers sound off.

This article is part of a public/persuasive writing project my high school students have been working on during the past few days. Please consider offering a thoughtful response to some of their comments, which they will be adding during the course of today and tomorrow.

Review: Virb* -- Myspace Killer?

Social networking: Chances are, you're participating in one form or another. Over the course of the past several years, we've been bombarded with a handful of prospective communities: Myspace, Friendster and Facebook being a few of the more prominent examples.

Friendster's deal with Google. Following in the steps of MySpace
Source: 606tech.com

It will be most interesting to see if and how Friendster is affected by the advertising deal with Google. The advertising company is always looking for more businesses to partner with.

Why make friends when you can rent them?
Source: The Age

In the superficial world of online social networking, popularity has become a commodity that is bought and sold.

Gays, Lesbians and Bisexuals Lead in Usage of Online Social Networks
Source: harrisinteractive.com

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – January 2, 2007 – A recent national survey found that more online gay, lesbian and bisexual (GLB) individuals use social networks Friendster and MySpace per week compared to online heterosexuals.

Where Are all the Political Videos on YouTube?

My video studying friend Steve Bryant was writing about a new Friendster contest the other day, and he made me think:

Friendster's Sad Tale Is Recounted (Again)
Source: socialriots.com

All of us involved in social writing feel some pangs of regret for Friendster, as we hash over, again and again, what might have been. The New York Times adds salt to the wounds...

Whatever happened to Friendster?"Wallflower at the Web Party - New York Times"
Source: The New York Times

Friendster back story revealed....or How did myspace become the winner?

Facebook's Crossroads
Source: socialriots.com

With the college social networking company new initiatives (sponsored feeds, sponsored groups, privacy issues and non-exclusivity), Facebook is poised to either dominate the student social networking scene *or* do the Friendster nosedive.

Gamma Entry Into Socializr
Source: socialriots.com

As we all like to follow the news of yet another startup, I bring you the story of Friendster-founder, Jonathan Abrams' next social site, Socializr.

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