Social Networks > Overview - Key Ideas

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  1. Discuss: Mailing lists, Web forums and online groups all facilitate discussion between members. Various search engines allow others to find useful postings.

  2. Collaborate: Wikis are tools for sharing information and collaborative writing. Social bookmarking sites allow users to save and identify content with unique tags or use those developed by others.

  3. Share: Blogs are created by individuals to share news, ideas and opinions. Many have a comment feature. A variety of other applications allow you to share photos, personal content.

  4. Find Answers: Specialized search engines and other tools help you locate useful information.
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