Path is truly the first “personal” network out there. Instead of sharing updates with anyone who wants to read them, Path is about capturing and sharing life’s moments with your closest friends and family.

Twitter and Facebook put a strong emphasis on quantity rather than quality. The number of followers or friends a user has is promintently displayed on their profile. It’s really just a place to show off.

Path is different.

The average follower on Twitter probably wouldn’t care that I just arrived home from a trip or am out eating at a restaurant my close friend recommended to me. The average friend on Path probably would be interested in that.

Path is about quality and real human interactions. It feels more personal and genuine. A user is limited to only 150 friends, which requires a little bit more thought about who you’ll add to your friend list. Naturally, you’ll be more inclined to friend people that are closer to you (i.e. close friends and family), and because of that, you’ll find yourself capturing and sharing more personal moments on Path.

I also like that I can post private moments that no one else can see. It’s a way to curate your own private journal. I don’t use the feature that often, but it’s nice when I want to jot down a quick thought or idea.

There are occassional times when I do want to share a moment with all my Facebook friends and/or Twitter followers. There’s an option for that, but you’ll notice that the share buttons are hidden and hard to find. They’re meant to be hidden to further the idea that Path is designed for more personal, closer conections and moments.

So many social networks have tried to create a sense of personality and real human interaction. Path is the only network that has succeeded in doing such.

If you’re still not convinced, Path’s promotional video does a great job at conveying what it’s all about.