Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Lent Survey Results: 66% Can't Give Up Social Networks for Lent

Yesterday, I offered a watered-down description of Lent and I used a poll from PollDaddy for a straightforward Lent Survey question:

Could you fast from your favorite social network for Lent?

Just under 24 hours later, the results indicate that we've become addicted to our profile pages on Facebook, Myspace and our status updates on Twitter.

I appreciated your honest feedback. Some of you admitted it would be a tough challenge, and others told me you'll be giving up a certain food. Good luck to all of you. The poll is is still open, and I'll continue to track it for a few more days, because I think the results offer extremely valuable insight into the significant sociological impact these networks have created.

While there's certainly no harm in maintaining relationships and sharing your photos and experiences with others. I bet most sociologist and pyschologist would agree that we're drifting toward an environment where face-to-face interaction has marginal value at best.

• Some important questions to consider:
• How do we classify "excessive" amounts of time devoted to social networking?
• What are the sociological benefits from social networks?
• What are the negative effects from social networks?
• How do we maintain healthy personal communication habits in a mobile society?

By Matt O'Hern at 12:26 PM | Comments (1)

(1) Thoughts on Lent Survey Results: 66% Can't Give Up Social Networks for Lent

I don't give up FB for Lent - I use it occasionally. I'm giving up fried foods instead, now that I'm worried about my own weight.

Comments by whizkidforte : Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 04:50 PM

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