This article explains, in fairly deep detail, the creation and aspects of Facebook and the so called "me media". Facebook was created by a Harvard student, Mark Zuckerberg, who wanted to create a way for Harvard's students to stay in touch better while attending school, and after graduation. Other sites already allowed everyone access to anyone's information, such as Myspace, but Zuckerberg wanted his site to be more private and useful. He created a simplistic website that started out with 150 members on its first night of existence, and had thousands the next day.
Facebook is more than just a website: it's a way of life. Avid Facebook users post pictures, status updates, what parties they're attending, and who they're dating daily if not hourly. This website is to let other people know about you, but what makes it so special is that not everyone can see your profile. With the option of only letting your "friends" see your profile, problems like online rape and creepy stalkers are all but eliminated. I never had the temptation to even use Myspace, because it seemed to impersonal. Facebook, on the other hand, had a network specifically called "Timpview High School," which was set up for current and past students to stay in touch with each other. With groups like "You Know You're From Provo When...," and, "Timpview Spirit Fridays," you can go online and reminisce or find out what you're supposed to wear to show school spirit. Facebook is an incredible way to see what your friends are up to and find out about things around town. While some people may think it's just a waste of time, I, along with millions of teenagers through senior citizens, beg to differ.
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