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Facebook, arguably the most successful social networking
site to date, turns five this week.
I remember when I first created my Facebook account back in
2006, when I overheard my cousins talking about it. I signed up for an account,
added them on my friend list, tinkered around with my profile page, and never
logged in again for at least a year.
Friendster was all the rage then, a stark contrast from
where it stands in the pecking order today. With 150 million active users in
its ranks, Facebook has transformed itself from a dorm room project into a billion
dollar business.
Have you ever stopped to wonder how your life would be
different without Facebook? On the surface, you probably wouldn’t give it too
much thought. But look a little deeper. Analyze your daily routine and your
social circle.
Would you be as well connected? Would your life be any more
or less different? Hell, think of all those long office hours you’d have to
endure actually doing real work
instead of feigning work and playing Scrabble / Bowling (my personal favorite) /
Word Twist in the background.
Well, that’s enough ruminating from me.
Happy Birthday Facebook!
Facebook clocks fifth birthday @ BBC NEWS
Facebook turns 5 -- but can it survive? @ CNN
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