Will Baby Boomers Make Social Networks Uncool?

Social networking sites initially gained traction thanks to Generation Y when Friendster launched 6 years ago. Then when Facebook opened its doors to the general public, the site experienced a surge in users that were over 40. I for one, now have two parents that are both active on Facebook. While it’s a weird feeling, I doubt it’s as weird as it is for middle and high schoolers that have their parents checking their online profiles to make sure they aren’t getting into trouble.

Generation Y has proven its willingness to switch social network sites on the drop of a dime.

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