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Although both articles define "social network(ing)" sites the same, Beer, referencing Boyd and Ellison, and yes, they have been used interchangeably but there is a difference. I feel the social network is, just that socializing with people that you are already acquainted wth in some shape or form. These people may not be your go-to people if there is a crisis, but they are individuals that there is an existing relationship. With that in mind, I started to think about my FB page, every person that is a friend I have had a face-to-face with, I know them. Now, there have been individuals that I have also, ignored or denied their request to be a friend, because I could not figure out how or where I might know them from, so I just didn't bother to start any communication or networking. I didn't ask questions or anything, I just didn't respomd. On the other hand, for people that I have known, them for one reson or another, I apologized for taking so long to respond as I aknowledge request. I like the options that a SNS sites give us. The Online community can be very open there are no limits. People that have something to say can say it, it doesn't matter. One thing about Online communities they usually stick to one subject or focus, this is what keeps the community going strong. Whereas, SNS, has an individual that dictacts everything that will be a focus and subject change at the drop of a hat. I think both the SNS and the Online communities have something interesting to offer it just depends on what the individual is looking for.