Social Networking

Social Networking plays an important role in many people’s lives around us today. The majority of people have a smart phone, laptop, or some other means to access the internet. In today’s society the norm now is to have a Facebook, Twitter, or an account on a website similar to these. There have been several positive things from social networking. Radio shows, companies that design a product, and multiple advertising companies all use Facebook to get the word about their product or service.  In the past these companies would have to print off flyers but now with free social networking these companies are saving money that they would have used.  Social networking has the ability to unite people through common interests or goals that they want to experience. It has also opened opportunities for bloggers and writers to express themselves.

However, there are also negative things about social networking. Social networking is addictive. Research has shown that social networking takes away a certain individual’s motivation. This is especially true for teenagers and students. They might rely on technology and the internet instead of learning the practical knowledge and expertise of the everyday life. Younger kids who use social networking can be exposed to terrible things at such a young age that might have negative outcomes. Another bad thing about social networking is sharing personal information on the internet. Anyone can look at this information. Just because you don’t have something set to “public” doesn't7/ mean that they cannot find a way on to your profile.

There are positive and negative things about social networking. There are people who cannot go five minutes without checking one of their profiles on one of their sites that they are on. There are also people who do not use social networking at all. I personally only have a Facebook and the only reason I have one is because of my large family I want to keep in touch with, and my teachers from my high school so that I may ask for advice in my college years.

Sites:

http://www.techbead.com/positive-and-negative-effects-of-social-media-on-society/

http://venturebeat.com/2013/03/12/report-6-ways-social-media-can-drive-business-impact/