Is today's enthusiasm for online social networking similar to the citizens band radio craze of the 1970s (a communications fad that will soon fade into obscurity)? Or will social networks be the enduring communication tools that reshape our culture?rnMuch evidence suggests that social networks are here to stay, and they are having an effect on everyday life. For instance, surveys have found that people today are more likely to attend high school and college reunions because of friendships they have maintained or renewed through online networks. Forrester Research says more than 80% of those U.S. adults who are online use social media at least once a month.
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