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100% of teens are influenced by other teens or adults.

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Why would someone be apart of a social networking site (eg. myspace/ facebook)

the only reason would be because someone else is on that site as well. You cannot say 100% as its not true all teens are on those sites. It would be nearer 75% being influenced by other teens in my opinion. Id have to agree. there are always that bold few who do not to others for there inspiration.

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