1. As the world adapts to new technological developments in society, communication also evolves. In recent years, social networking sites have become a new form of interaction for people within walking distance of another continent. It has become clear that these websites have become an integral part of our world. Yet have these websites improved our interaction with others? Or are we heading towards more isolation? In the article “Facebook and MySpace: complement or substitute for face-to-face interaction? from Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networks, Carlyne L. Kujath presents research on the effects of social networking sites (namely Facebook and MySpace) and their effects on human connection.2. The author designed this experiment to determine whether the effects of "computer-mediated communication" on relationships were specifically oriented toward Facebook and MySpace. To begin, she collected data on Internet communication as a whole. In one study, Carlyne found that the Internet can decrease communication within a household and increase depression and loneliness. However, this only happens if the Internet is used solely for cybercommunication purposes. In another study, she found that "computer-mediated communication" helps people maintain close relationships with others and form new relationships. Carlyne continues her analysis by discussing the two main forms of cybercommunication, which are social networking sites called Facebook and MySpace. . She points out that these two websites are different from other forms of dialogue on the Internet. Both Facebook and MySpace require knowing who the person is in order to communicate with that person. It's a show...... middle of paper ......ication. This does not mean that interaction between people within the household has diminished, but rather has transformed into a new means of discussion.5. Although the true effects of social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace on human interaction remain to be determined, the article nevertheless presents a fairly unbiased, logical and valid assessment of the possible effects. Carlyne managed to let the reader know whether Facebook and MySpace are actually used for meeting new people or just chatting with friends. I was happy to see that the author hid his own opinions and let the data form his opinion. Regardless of the effects of social networking sites, sites like Facebook and MySpace offer the world the opportunity to stay connected. It is these connections that have evolved our communication.