I’ve become increasingly aware that my generation is obsessed with knowing the status of their fellow peers.  At points, it’s almost too much to have to think about.  Do I update my blog? Post a tweet? Make another list on listography? Then there’s the entire facebook monster… pictures, status updates, writing on walls, responding to messages, rsvp to events, groups, conversations through your inbox, gifting, bumper stickers.. the list could go on forever. What about specialty networking sites like online dating, online portfolios like DeviantArt, professional membership sites like AIGA and LinkedIn?

And when you’re done with all that and think you’re in the clear, don’t forget about  missed calls, voice mail, text messages, picture messages, instant messages, email messages, iphones, ipods. When I finally break the electronic barrier I find myself much less witty in person.  Has technology crippled the ability to communicate in real life? When is enough really enough? Did you know they make an entire browser dedicated to social-networking fiends?

SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES LISTED IN THIS POST:
facebook, listography, twitter, deviantart, aiga, linkedin
(…to name a few)