Time On Social Networks Almost Doubles In a Year

GWMAW! writes "Spending more time on social networks and blogs? You're not alone, with the latest figures showing the number of minutes spent on social networking sites in the United States has almost doubled over the past year."

Well....

[Darkness404]

Well within the last year its become acceptable for everyone to have a Facebook, from Jr. High kids up to grandparents. Even last year Facebook was seen as only really used by high school and college kids. Now almost everyone, from my boss, coworkers and even my grandparents have a Facebook. Also, the popularity of code and host it yourself websites have been largely replaced with blogs so that would increase that popularity.

Thank you iPhone app.

[xpuppykickerx]

I didn't really spend a lot of time on Facebook until I purchased an iPhone. Now with the app for that and Twitter, I find myself spending more time on these sites than normally due to accessibility. Kinda common sense comes into play here.

How is this affecting the entertainment industry?

[serutan]

I wonder if other activities have lost corresponding market share -- like television watching, reading, hobbies... This could have an impact on tv advertising revenue. Some of the RIAA's losses could probably even be attributed to people not having as much time to go to record stores. Maybe they'll sue MySpace and Facebook for "theft of audience."

Re:Unemployment?

[SWolf1]

A little over a year ago my now ex-girlfriend broke up with me. In her break-up letter did she talk about heartfelt feelings or wonderful memories? No, she talked about how she didn't want to unfriend me on facebook, but was going to limit my viewing priveleges. It was then I realized how lucky I was she dumped me.