How much networking is too much networking?

I don't know the answer to that, but I can tell you how easily it is to get caught up in all the networking sites that are out there. In fall 2006, I signed up for MySpace. Last week, it was Facebook. Today, I gave in and got LinkedIn.

For the most part, I'm networking with people I see all the time or talk to frequently. However, I'm also connected to friends that I wouldn't normally keep in touch with on a regular basis, so that's a plus.

It's quite satisfying when someone you haven't seen in 15 years finds you. But what happens if you put yourself out there and no one cares? It's a scary thing, putting yourself out there. But, then you remember the old adage "nothing ventured, nothing gained," and everything's OK.