Social Networking: Generalization vs. Specification

Today I am going to talk about online social networks. Most people have heard of the big ones like Facebook, Myspace, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc but there are tons of smaller ones that are out there. One in particular that I am fond of is Ning. This online platform lets you create your own social network and many have done just that. There are Ning networks for job seekers, pet lovers, book lovers, movie enthusiasts, people that love exercising, writers, social philanthropists and all types of career gurus. A couple that I belong to are TalentBar, Recruiter Earth, Recruiting Blogs and 20 Something Bloggers. Like most social networks, ning allows you to customize your page within your ning community. You can have a personalized background, banner and/or text/background colors. Another great feature is being able to manage all of your Ning networks by going to ning.com. Ning is a great place for people to socialize with others that share common interests. Is there a Ning community for your specific interest? If not, create one!