Wide reach of Social Networking Sites

Source: The Sunday Times 18 Mar 2007

Apparently, it's not just bands, artistes and other 'normal' people who want to get to know you. It seems potential US presidents are jumping the bandwagon as well. Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton? Take your pick.

This is not a political blog but this instance showcases the ubiquity of MySpace.com. It has come to the point that an online social networking website is regarded as a credible platform to garner political votes. Political figures are no longer adverse to publishing electronically. Apparently, interactivity of the new media has reached new levels.

Precisely because the Web transcends physical geography, Americans don't have to wait for these candidates to visit their respective states. It must be tantalising for them to contemplate the chance to interact spontaneously with their possible future President. John December was right when he wrote that:

"Today, many people find the Web a valuable way to connect to other people. Remember, the bottom line of the Web is communication."

-The World Wide Web Unleashed

Similarly, Jennifer Wilson from HWW puts it as "the rise in what we call the sense of community" during her interview with The Media Report.

Does a Barack Obama community has a nice ring to it? Judging by the number of 'friends' each candidate has, Mrs Clinton still has some way to go.