Eugene, did you mean "social networking" or "socialising"?
QUOTE Social networking is the grouping of individuals into specific groups, like small rural communities or a neighborhood subdivision, if you will. UNQUOTE http://www.whatissocialnetworking.com/ Actually, I hope to make it south, to Mangalore, to indulge in my favourite activity (not pasttime!) FN FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 (after 2pm) #784 Nr Lourdes Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India http://fn.goa-india.org http://goa1556.goa-india.org On 29 June 2011 13:40, Eugene Correia <[email protected]> wrote: > Yes Fred, I met you on this forum. But if I remember correctly goanet > was not started as a social networking forum but a discussion group. > Those interested in social networking used to use the chat forum. Ask > some of the goanetters who were regular there. I avoided it because it > was not my cup of tea. > When I talked about social networking it was meant to show that most > of the people are not interested in the serious matter that's on the > agenda. They would rather sit at a restaurant and chat for hours. At > the Pravasi Divas meet I met many Torontonians who told me that they > are just there for fun and they care two hoots what's on the academic > side. Business or company conventions are good for social networking > to gain more contacts and business for individual businesses. It is > here that business deals are cut and some sealed. > I have nothing against people who do social networking but I would not > go for a convention just to exchange greetings with strangers who can > become friends as well as meet old friends. My purpose would be to > hear the exchanges in the forums and either learn from it or > contribute my give two cents.. > I know the term "social media" is very current and has been used and > abused in equal measure. > Hope you make it to the London convention and engaged in your > favourite pastime :-)
