Myspace is a Community

Myspace is a community because it is something to log on to everyday to talk with friends, share pictures and offer support to people who need it. I think what holds the group together is that your personal myspace is made up of family, friends, co-workers and even people you met through myspace, that are all logging in for the same reasons friendships, relationships or just to chat with others who share common interests.

People share all different kinds of interests, needs and values through myspace. Some people post bulletins to sell cars, or to find a babysitter. I have found people from high school that share the same stories and experiences as me. I have also found others who have my same hobbies like ATV riding and snowboarding. It's a place where if you can't find someone around home to snowboard with you can probably find someone you know on myspace that would go.

The tensions that work against the cohesion of this community is that some people go on there and abuse it by posting inappropriate pictures or there are those on there seeking to find young people, but most people are on there just to keep in contact with friends.

I fit in with this group because it has allowed me to stay in contact with friends that have moved away and it allows me to share photos and thoughts with friends who want to know what I have been up to. It's a fun way of seeing what interest others have as well. I enjoy being a part of this community because it offers a lot of support for me. For example I have recently been going through some family issues and I have been able to log on and see that my friends have been sending me thoughts and prayers. It's a nice feeling to know just how many people care about you and I have really appreciated the support.