Pro's of Social Networking
A social networking site is like a virtual meeting place where people can hang out and discuss different topics. Social networking can be used for business purposes or just a way to keep in touch with friends. Some use these networking sites to promote their blogs, to post bulletins and updates or to use them as a bridge to a future love interest. If one is good in Photography or Fashion, one can simply display his talent through these sites.
Another advantage of Social Networking is that they dilute the international boundaries which separate friends, relatives, acquaintances, etc. The boundaries and formalities of race, caste, creed, color, etc. are also blurred as one can choose to friend with anyone in the world without any hindrance or bias. People can express themselves by using Social Networking. When communicating with people online, one develops a unique perspective into the lives and problems of the people they interact with. While sending messages and chatting, one becomes aware of the textual communication which indirectly sharpens one's communication skills.
A social networking site is like a virtual meeting place where people can hang out and discuss different topics. Social networking can be used for business purposes or just a way to keep in touch with friends. Some use these networking sites to promote their blogs, to post bulletins and updates or to use them as a bridge to a future love interest. If one is good in Photography or Fashion, one can simply display his talent through these sites.
Another advantage of Social Networking is that they dilute the international boundaries which separate friends, relatives, acquaintances, etc. The boundaries and formalities of race, caste, creed, color, etc. are also blurred as one can choose to friend with anyone in the world without any hindrance or bias. People can express themselves by using Social Networking. When communicating with people online, one develops a unique perspective into the lives and problems of the people they interact with. While sending messages and chatting, one becomes aware of the textual communication which indirectly sharpens one's communication skills.
Con’s of Social Networking
Social Networking has the tendency to become an addiction. A lot of time and effort is consumed in establishing connections. Sometimes one is curious about others and starts to follow that person's online activity which is facilitated by many sites. People usually want to create a unique profile so that person can stand out this requires lots of time and effort so one does not stop until this is done.
Another big issue with Social Networking is privacy issues. Social Networking usually requires a person to give their information such as ones name, location, and email address. When one gives all this information it can be used as identity theft. People also tend to like to harrass other on the internet and mess with others or even cyberbully. They can play online pranks on you, or even purposely start an argument. Copyright may also be a big issue is you were to create an original content and it is used and taken over without credits or a source given it will be considered to be taken to court.
Social Networking has the tendency to become an addiction. A lot of time and effort is consumed in establishing connections. Sometimes one is curious about others and starts to follow that person's online activity which is facilitated by many sites. People usually want to create a unique profile so that person can stand out this requires lots of time and effort so one does not stop until this is done.
Another big issue with Social Networking is privacy issues. Social Networking usually requires a person to give their information such as ones name, location, and email address. When one gives all this information it can be used as identity theft. People also tend to like to harrass other on the internet and mess with others or even cyberbully. They can play online pranks on you, or even purposely start an argument. Copyright may also be a big issue is you were to create an original content and it is used and taken over without credits or a source given it will be considered to be taken to court.
Nashylee A
Taft Academic Center
Date Created: February 10, 2014
Last Edited: February 15, 2014
Taft Academic Center
Date Created: February 10, 2014
Last Edited: February 15, 2014