Mixing Business With Pleasure: Social Networks Being Used As Professional Networks

Some people have always considered it a ridiculous idea to even consider using sites like facebook to connect with other like-minded professionals. They claim that it isn't smart to mix business with pleasure. The truth is many people do it, and it is actually an increasing trend among younger and some older professionals.

Some people say they prefer using social networks to network with professionals because they have most of their contacts on their social network already, so it is simply convenient to keep it all tied together.
Again, a lot of people use professional networks because they have already built a network of professional contacts and simply need a place to store them.

What is your take? Are social networks useful for networking with professionals? Is it a good idea? Are you comfortable mixing business with your social life?

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