it's really just the way they're set up. any group that has three or more people, no matter HOW they're communicating...is a social network. The related link might be of some help to you below...
social networks are safer so called online predators mainly have been known to go to chat rooms rather than social networks chat rooms are more open with a social network you choose what info you share and you have the choice aswell to make your profile private if you are under 16 you can hide your age bebo have this policy where in a chat room your details are visible even age etc i would sooner go to a social network than a chat room you dont know who is lurking in chat rooms
In fact there is no main difference between them , just we have in interface
A social network is a chat room such as facebook, twitter, bebo, msn etc...It can also be dating sites.
no myspace is a free social network made to chat and telll people about yourself
basicly all social network site and most chat sites
Mainly because WikiAnswers does not have a 'chat' facility. It is not a social network site. You can post messages on another members board
A social network is a platform where individuals can connect and interact with each other, sharing information, photos, and updates. Examples include Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. A search engine, on the other hand, is a tool that helps users find specific information, websites, images, or videos on the internet by entering keywords or queries. Examples include Google, Bing, and Yahoo.
Club penguin is more than just a place where you chat. It is a virtual world where you make friends, play games and, yes, chat. It is a social network for kids.
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Facebook is a social networking site, where you can chat with friends/family.
this is just a cover for a chat
do u chat by mobile
4leaf.tk is the best social network ever just for kids. You can create a blog, enter contests, chat in chat rooms, comment on profiles, have your avatar, and more