Social Networking, The Good And Bad

We all have been asked to either stop using a social network or to join a specific social network; like Facebook. We have these two authors; Alan Norton and Dan Fletcher, they give their reasons why we shouldn’t use social networks and why they don’t use them in their essays. Which are, respectively, “10 Reasons Why I Avoid Social Networking Services” and “How Facebook is Redefining Privacy.” In my opinion, it should be up to the reader what they decide to do on social network services. One should have the intelligence to know what is appropriate to post online and what you want others to know about one’s life. Today’s younger generation is consistently using social media and must be taught Internet etiquette. It is up to everyone what they wish to do with him or her time, privacy, and digital footprint.

Social networking sites (referred to more broadly as social media) are a collection of websites and applications that enable users to swap ideas, post updates and comments, and participate in activities and events while sharing their interests with other users. From general chit-chat to propagating breaking news, scheduling a date to following election results, gentle humor to serious research, social networking sites are used for a variety of reasons by various user communities. Nowadays, nearly every person who has access to a computer and Internet indulges in some kind of social networking on a daily basis. The introduction of social media has changed the entire dynamics of our lifestyles: the ways we live, work, and maintain our friendships. Despite its numerous advantages, social media does yield some negative effects. However, the benefits of social media greatly outweigh its negative effects.

Overall, social media can be an enjoyable and valuable tool, which allows you to catch up with a childhood friend, endorse their business, and acquire news faster. When you become an adult and graduate from high school or college, people like to reminisce about the glory days. Thanks to social networks like Facebook and Classmates.com, you can connect with your childhood friends and see what they are up to now. If you are planning your high school reunion, social network websites like Facebook, you can plan and invite people from Facebook to come instead of collecting new contact information. In addition, companies who use a social network can promote their business and attract more consumers to sell the product. Big business like Wal-Mart and Target can use the social networks to tell consumers what is on sale that week and offer coupons to help save money. Business can also use the social networks, like Facebook who offer companies to promote their page for a fee, and place advertisements on

One interesting point the author provided was how to use social network effectively. In fact, there are various social network services in today, such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Sometimes using social networks correctly could bolster your career relationship-building activities. Also the greatest advantage is that these services could maintain your address book and update your networking contracts information timely. However, the author also discuss some tips that people should notice when they using social network. For instance, watch your tone when you post comments or photos. Because online platforms are very sensitive places, if we want to make a good impression to others, we need to build an active and healthy profile. What’s more, learn how to use keywords galore. Searching key words can help you find relevant information about what you want to know. Thus, you need to incorporate all the keywords someone might use to find you. It is a good way to meet new opportunities and

In addition to providing unique opportunities to interact in online environments, social networking also facilitates face-to-face interaction. Social networking has this impact by providing digital environments in which it is safe and comfortable for users to meet new people and establish new relationships. Social networking

The media can be a world of great convenience, but it can also become a world of hurt feelings. Sure, you could be alerted of an emergency within three minutes, but you could also find hurtful messages on Ask.fm in three minutes. This doesn’t only happen anonymously on Ask.fm, but on any social networking site such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc. Social media is supposed to help people feel better socially, so how can it make them feel worse? The problem of cyber bullying can only grow worse when the targeted victim is obsessing over every little insult that is directed at them through social media. Even though the media can be convenient and helpful, it can cause cyber bullying, which can lead to depression but can be avoided by periodically disconnecting from social media.

Social networking sites are web based and applications that allows users to communicate via-web to share their content or follow with other users. For example the most well known online networking sites are Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. When you sign up to these sites it asked you to make a profile, which can be time consuming, but you can alter it for your needs as an enjoyment. Online networking has become a very significant piece of social communications inside our society. For example when you meet another person, one of the principal things you do is include them on your friends or followers list on social media. This is a form of communication. We communicate to people every day through all different forms of interpersonal communication.

Social networking sites allow you to connect with old friends from high school, family that lives far away, in my case, even in another country as missionaries, friends down the street, coworkers, and just about anyone else you can think of. This can make you feel more connected to the world around you. You can keep up with what everyone is doing and accomplishing in their lives very easily through statuses and pictures posted every day. I have met new family members, whether by marriage or by birth, through Facebook who I otherwise have not had the opportunity to meet. One of my uncles, who recently passed away, had an affair about thirty years ago and did not

The use of electronic and social media has become a staple in our society. No matter where one travels one can have access to this great resource. But has this accessibility and dependence upon electronic and social media gone too far? Is this passion for instant gratification affecting our ability to communicate with those around us on a personal level? Another question to ask is whether or not this constant access to technology will help our children develop the necessary skills to succeed in life; whether through multitasking or being able to adapt to new situations. There have been many studies that argue both sides of this issue. Some say these new

Social networking has become a major part of society. Many people wake up each day and check social media websites specifically throughout Twitter and Facebook first thing in the morning instead of reaching for a newspaper. Since people are spending such a large amount of time surfing social networks, it is important to point out some of the positive and negative effects that social networking can have on a society. The positive effects of social networking sites are allow people to create new relationships and reconnect with friends and family. Increased communication, even online, strengthens relationships. And the other   is social networking sites make people share everything that they want and   bring people with common interests together, offer exposure to new ideas from around the world, and lower inhibitions to overcome social anxiety.

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Social network sites (SNSs) such as such as Friendster, CyWorld, and MySpace allow individuals to present themselves, articulate their social networks, and establish or maintain connections with others (Ellison, 2007). These sites could be used for work related situation, romance, connecting with individuals with shared interest, or creating a connection amongst college students. Facebook enables its users to present themselves in an online profile, accumulate ‘‘friends’’ who can post comments on each other’s pages, and view each other’s profiles (Ellison, 2007). Individuals can write on the wall of friends, send private message, comment on posts, as well as chat via instant messaging. Much of the early research on online communities assumed that individuals using these systems would be connecting with others outside their pre-existing social group or location, liberating them to form communities around shared interests, as opposed to shared geography (Ellison, 2007).

While there are risks in online social networking, there are also many potential benefits. Many people are passionate to participate on ‘social networks’ in order to express their ideas, on social media site such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and MSN (Windows Live Messenger). People think that it is a good idea to have a social networking site, because you can stay in touch with your dear ones. There are many social networking sites that are used for different reasons, where people can communicate with their family and friends or worldwide “Kids can gain confidence from interacting with other people online by sharing updates, photos, videos and messages”. [1) Parent Further]. Family members can stay connected even if they are not living together. In addition, it’s good to encourage positive relationships through various ways including internet.

Society is constantly changing and will continue to change in the future. The change is predictable because people change their ideas, routines, and views frequently. One of the topics that is typically brought up when discussing the influences on how society is changing, is social networking. There are two sides to every story. One side of the effects of social networking is that it is beneficial to society by informing people on particular situations in the world and on current important events. The other side views social networking as dangerous and drama filled. While there are benefits and dangers to social networking's effects on society, I will argue that social networking has changed society more negatively than positively.

Many inventions have come up due to the rapid changing of technology. Social networking is the greatest invention of technology in general and the Internet in particular that has created a new aspect of modern life. Among these social networks, Facebook is the most popular with millions of users all over the world. As these social networking sites become more integrated, they can be not only a positive force but also a negative one in human life. While social networking offers some advantages for some people, others believe that there are more dangers than benefits which they can get from these visual societies.