Following an AM conversation with my husband, it was brought to my attention that the difference between “networks” and “networking” wasn’t clarified in my previous post and it is a difference worth noting.

“Network(s)” (i.e. social networks) refer to ones own immediate social group. A network of people who are not strangers, but known individuals brought together via a collective purpose – a cause, organization or some other form of relation. “Networking” (i.e. social networking) is much more reflective of interactions and relationships with unknown individuals. As danah boyd mentioned that this can be inclusive of dating sites, chat rooms, bulletin boards, etc.