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The Internet has perhaps had the greatest influence on socialization, per-
mitting virtual socialization, which has created a new reality of social
interaction. Is it more personal or less so? Some might argue that this
new interaction is less personal because it is not face-to-face. However,
because of the mere fact that it fosters some anonymity and that it creates
a vehicle for people to be open in a new way, people feel that it is safe to
share things that they might not feel comfortable doing in a face-to-face
venue.
6.6.1 Social Networking
Social networking allows each participant a means to connect to other people
with like interests or ...