MySpace and Facebook: Not just for kids anymore

A new research poll from TNS reveals that online Canadian teens and young adults are not the only ones visiting social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook.

The poll found that online teens and young adults are the heaviest users of social networking sites but usage is growing among middle-aged and older online Canadians.

Overall 53% of online Canadians said they had visited a social networking site such as Facebook or MySpace. Online Canadian teens and young adults are the heaviest users of sites, with 83% of 13-17 year olds and 74% of 18-29 year olds having visited at least one such site.