Social Networks

We've all got to start at some time, and so this is my very first effort as a Blogger. I have to thank my brother Boppin' Bob for suggesting I do Blogs after he and I are nearly at the end of  a membership of a Social Networking Site known as 'Multiply' . Unfortunately, all good things it seems come to an end, and we can no
longer use this site after December 1st--at least in this part of the world, as the powers that be behind Multiply are intending on doing better, business wise in the Indonesian and Phillippine markets. Need I say any more, not really, except to mention that most, if not all your big Social Networking sites like Facebook and the like have all developed into  Multi Mega Advertising $$ concerns. What once began as a simple, homely sharing prog, where one could upload a few photos, songs, and videos, and have a nice chat online for a few mins. etc. has now to my mind grown into a monstrous unfeeling entity. We now use these sites at
our peril, and are inundated with tweaks, nudges, awarded stars, invited to play silly little games and God knows what else. It is all superficial, and becomes a nuisance after a white. I don't need all that in a Social Networking Site. Has anyone got anything better to suggest belonging to where one can interact and make
friends ? It used to be known as one's local Youth Club. However, I've long outgrown that. I get more fun
and interaction these days with people while visiting my local pub once a week on a Sunday !