WWFD?

I can barely remember a time without MySpace or Facebook. It seems as if these social networks have always been around for our amusement....

There have always been some sort of social network available online for us, from MSN Messenger or various dating or networking sites, but only recently have we been introduced to websites dedicated to us making our own personal "pages".
I remember the first time I heard of Facebook, and one of my girlfriends was shocked that I hadn't heard of it. This must have been in my first or second year of college, over 2 years ago.
Not wanting to be left out, I searched for Facebook the same night, and made my profile. Three years later, my page is filled with pictures, posts, links to hundreds of friends, co-workers, relatives, and other's pages, and not to mention tons of other things.
It seems to have been an overnight success. In no time I went from 10 friends, to 50, to over 100, and so on. People I hadn't heard of or seen in years, were suddenly "my friend". Even my current boss (which I know you're not supposed to do) is my "friend".
Facebook has gone from a great networking page, to a marketer or advertiser's best friend. Here, they can reach millions of their target market from around the world, for free (by making a page). Or, they can place a banner or offer a "free gift" that people can give to a friend's page.
It's not only a great way to stay in touch with distant friends or relatives, but a great way to hear about current events, keep up with pop culture, learn about new products or brands, and so much more!
As our society progresses towards an even more technological age, past technologies are now disappearing and being replaced by new ones. Its possible to imagine that instead of picking up the phone to speak to someone, the norm will be to Facebook them. Who knows? What is for sure is that Facebook and MySpace, and other social networks, are here to stay.