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I am still resistant to "facebook" myself. Am I just too old? Am I too private? Not sure, but this article helped me to more clearly see the implications of this software as used in post-secondary education.

On Facebook, Scholars Link Up With Data
posted on the NY Times 12/17/07



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In brief:
Ms. Ellison and her colleagues suggest the information gleaned from Facebook may be more accurate than personal information offered elsewhere online, such as chat room profiles, because Facebook is largely based in real-world relationships that originate in confined communities like campuses.