Won't You Be My Friendster?

The title of this story is "Won't You Be My Friendster?" this essay is about how different internet networks are good for connecting with different people. They are talking about today's most popular internet connecters; Facebook and Myspace. They are comparing how these two networks can help you connect to others you thought you’d never ever meet. Some of these people might even be people you pass everyday, and not talk to at all. Facebook and Myspace can compare a group of people simply by just by matching the same interest in music. By being matched that way you meet a lot of new acquaintances‘. The essay also mentions that you can even listen to music of a band who’s album is soon to be released, and find out things that have just hit the web that only people on those networks heard about first. This essay is an argumentative essay because there are many people out there who think the social web life is pointless and a waste of time. These are the people who would want to keep there information about them to their selves. They do not want to share it with anyone they do not know. The essay explains how it can help a person connect and experience new things. The author explains how he thought he had no use for facebook, or myspace. His friends were started on it first, and now they are hooked, Wurster says it’s a new cultural sweep that has taken over. He feels it is something that is hard to do, some people think that it will be uncomfortable to use and go through. But Wurster feels it can help a person be more outgoing and be more comfortable with themselves and people. He feels that it spreads knowledge and different culture backgrounds for everyone to learn about and embrace.