9. The method of claim 1 , wherein: the path parameter specifies a threshold social quality of a relationship between the user and the at least one entity identified as being described by the profile parameter; and performing of the exploration is based on the threshold social quality.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein: the path parameter specifies a threshold social quality of a relationship between the user and the at least one entity identified as being described by the profile parameter; and performing of the exploration is based on the threshold social quality. 16. The method of claim 9 , further comprising: determining the social quality based on a degree of influence held over the at least one entity by a further entity in the at least some of the plurality of entities as indicated by the one or more social network services.