Business Networking via Facebook

Back in the olden days of 2005, Facebook was just for college kids to show off keg stand photos and talk about their favorite bands. But now people are using the social networking site for business. I just got this e-mail:

I’m Ashley—a 2006 TCU grad now doing PR in NYC. I have a wild story about [redacted] and although I know you cover real estate, I figured I’d try to reach out to some fellow TCU grads (oh the joys of Facebook)!

And it surprised me. In a global marketplace, I guess you use whatever connections you can, but I wouldn’t think to Facebook or MySpace someone to build a business relationship. Those crazy kids.