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Considering the numbers who joined online social networks like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter, the phenomenon seems to be going well. But an article in USA Today tells of some who joined but now are dropping out — in many cases, to reclaim personal time and privacy. A related video tells how Facebook quizzes and games can be used to mine your personal information, and what you can do about it. Some online sites help people erase their presence on social sites. Do those dropping out of the frenzy portend a new trend? What is the value and future of social media?
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