Recently, Facebook added its very own instant messaging feature. This allows users to check and see who is online or idle. Available users have a green dot next to their name, while those who are idle have a moon displayed. Anyone online is grouped by the user’s preference. They can create groups for family, college friends, and high school friends. This chat feature is very similar to AOL instant messaging. It allows those who are online to talk one on one with multiple people. It is much more convenient and private, compared to sending a full message or leaving a note on someone’s wall. They are working out glitches in how to save the conversation and view history. Rumor has it they are in the process of developing a video chat soon!
I think people need to be more aware of the information they post online. I think it can be dangerous for celebrities to "tweet" everywhere they are going. It sounds like a good way to get stalked to me. I do think video conferencing is the future. The technology is already there and being used, it just isn't integrated into every single thing yet, but I'm sure it will be.
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