I think people have their own opinion on social media. Some people think it is a fad and others think it is a shift of technologic advancement like the industrial revolution. Everything in the world social media has its some pros and cons. Basically, It is just another way to communicate like the telephone and e-mail.
Some bad examples of social media or technology is the plentiful of Facebook status’ and Twitter updating with pointless information that people don’t really need to know. Useless information like “Oh, I’m going to eat roast beef tonight” or I know some people who put “ Like this and I will tell you who I like.” It just gets me annoyed would actually do that for attention. These social media sites are also a good place where cyber bullying happens. I know people who got their art stolen, as in they post their online and people take change a little thing about it and post as their own work. Furthermore, someone pretending to be somebody else can make you believe that he or she is up to some business offer, ask to meet up with you, and take your money. It has also become easier for someone to stalk you and harass you online.
After hearing all these negatives, you might be thinking there should be some positives right? One positive effect that social media has paved the way for easier communication to your friends, family, or colleagues. One example is that instead of meeting in a certain place, you and your classmates could discuss a school activity by having a conference in a certain site that you are all members of, thus saving you time and effort. Virtual communities are also formed, which are composed of people connected together by common interests, purpose, and goal.
You should make use of the pros and cons of social networking sites to take precautions in the kind of people you should trust and share some information about yourself to. There are ways to prevent some of the negatives of social networking such as only talk to people you have meet in real life and don't use those social networking sources like your life depended on it.
I strongly agree with you that there is both positive and negatives that go along with social media. On one hand, kids these days are now living on their computer and only communicating over facebook and other similar platforms. This can be dangerous if this countinous for this health of many kids and their social skills may take a hit. Also, the fact that it also has a positive side. People are now able to come in contact with people for the other side of the world very easily. It is easy for business' to help expand their consumers and extend their brand name.
ReplyDeleteOverall social media is one of the best/worst thigs that has happened to this world