Social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace are a great way to stay in touch with friends and family. They also help to reconnect people who haven't spoken in years. It's no wonder then that older people are signing up to these websites in droves. Whether keeping tabs on grand children or looking up old classmates, older people are signing on to social networking sites by the millions. A few users might be upset at the thought of having to watch what they post with the watchful eyes of older relatives out there, but most are adjusting well and enjoy the connection. Are you a part of one of these websites? Let us know in the comments.
ShAARP Session: Observations from AARP
Results tagged “MySpace” from ShAARP Session
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Sep '08 29
And the Champ Concert Ticket Contest Winner is...
Divided We Fail is proud to announce our Facebook and MySpace winners of the Champ Summer Concert Ticket Contest.
(Drumroll please...)
Congratulations to Laura Rothenberg on Facebook and LexiLETDOWN on MySpace! Laura is from Richmond, VA and attends the University of Virginia. Lexi is from Indiana and will be starting her senior year in high school this Fall. Both winners are the proud recipients of up to $1000 in concert tickets for themselves and 3 friends each, to the concert of their choice. The contest required that each contestant recruit as many friends as possible to the DWF Facebook Fan Page or MySpace page, in order to see what network could grow the fastest.
Many thanks go out to both Laura and Lexi for recruiting their friends to join Divided We Fail! As for the winning network, it looks like Facebook has the edge over MySpace.
Just because the contest is over, don't let that stop you. Follow in Laura and Lexi's footsteps and tell your personal networks what DWF is all about.
TAGS: Divided We Fail, DWF, ShAARP Session, Laura Rothenberg, LexiLETDOWN, University of Virginia, concert, Facebook, MySpace, Champ
Sep '08 22
Champ of the Week
Steven P. Smith is our DWF Champ of the Week
Divided We Fail is proud to recognize Steven P. Smith, from Boston, as this week's DWF "Champ of the Week". Steven posted an encouraging message on our Divided We Fail Facebook Fan Page, where he calls on America to "work to assure health and financial security for all."
Thanks Steven for your commitment to DWF and for being an engaging member on our social network pages!
You too could be named Champ of the Week by joining the active discussions on our Facebook and MySpace fan pages! The lifeline of this initiative depends on raising millions of voices and making sure our political leaders hear what America has to say... so get talking!
TAGS: Divided We Fail, DWF, Facebook, MySpace, Steven P. Smith, Boston, health care, financial security, social network, Champ of the week, Champ, politics
Jul '08 24
Champ Contest Tickets Still up for Grabs!
You. Three close friends. The concert of your dreams. It's all possible, thanks to Divided We Fail's new social network competition!
Put those hours you might spend browsing social networks to good use. Recruit the most people to the Divided We Fail groups on MySpace and Facebook, and you will win 4 tickets to the concert of your choice!
It's simple and easy! Once you're a Divided We Fail friend or fan on MySpace or Facebook, just get your friends to join the group and have them post a simple message:
"[insert your name] wants Champ Concert Tickets."
The person who recruits the most friends for Divided We Fail wins!
Start inviting your friends now!
Get stared now by joining our MySpace group or become a fan of the Divided We Fail page on Facebook.
Now, invite all your friends! Not on Facebook or MySpace? Don't let others miss this great opportunity. Forward this message to your friends and family!
Each grand prize is worth up to $1,000.00 in concert tickets for each winner! Get started now and Start friending!!
TAGS: Divided We Fail, Champ, Concert Tickets, Contest, MySpace, Facebook, music, DWF, Social Network Competition
Jul '08 16
650,000+ Have Signed The Divided We Fail Pledge
I can't tell you how thankful I am that so many are helping us demand affordable health care from political leaders. It means so much to see all of the encouragement in your posts, comments, and new friendships on the DWF community pages.
Your stories, feedback and commitment really keep us going which is why it is so exciting to celebrate a monumental achievement of reaching 650,000 signed pledges for Divided We Fail.
A number of politicians have supported the DWF initiative, but it is the commitment and support that comes from our friends on social networks that are putting the initiative into overdrive so that we reach our goal of 1,000,000 signed pledges.
So, once again, I'd just like to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who's participated in the campaign!
If you haven't had an opportunity to make your voice heard, I hope you take action now by signing the Divided We Fail pledge.
If you're looking for new ideas on how to get involved you may want to consider working with one of our state offices, joining us on Facebook or MySpace, posting a banner on your blog or site, commenting on any blog that is talking about health care and financial security, or simply starting conversations in your community about these important topics.
Keep up the great work and together, we can end partisan gridlock and realize real change.
TAGS: Divided We Fail, DWF, Facebook, MySpace, Divided We Fail pledge, blog, health care, financial security
