Social Networking
“Tweeting”,”uploading”, and “posting” has become popular terminology in the mouths of human beings all around the world. With the help of smartphones, tablets, and the internet, social media sites have been on a rise. But the rise may also raise concerns. Social sites have many pros, but with every pro comes a con. Is social networking helping or hurting today’s society?
Because social networking sites spread information faster than any other media source, everyone seems to be benefitting. According to the article “Is Social Networking a Good Thing?” Fifty percent of people learn about breaking news on social media. By informing the people quicker than any other source, it is allowing social sites to become the top …show more content…
For instance, more and more homosexuals look at social sites such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as a way to express themselves and speak openly about the problems society has given them. They address the labels or stereotypes, and inform others about how it is okay to be gay. “This helps wipe out homophobes and gain acceptance within society,” states the article “Is Social Networking a Good Thing?” (Par.16). By educating the public about all the social stigmas out there, we are creating a more understanding world. Without the help of social networks these issues would remain hidden. Since social media sites are proven to have an exceptional way of spreading info, they also have been known for uplifting peoples lives. A passage in the article “ Is Social Networking a Good Thing?” mentions how social networking can help improve life satisfaction. Social sites give users an environment to feel comfortable in by giving them a large social group to associate with. It states that 25% of teens think social networking makes them less shy, while 28% say it makes them more outgoing and confident (Par 14). Therefore, social sites are helping socially isolated or shy people connect with …show more content…
For instance, even though social sites are quick to spread information, does it mean the information is always correct? In “Is Social Networking a Good Thing?” It shares that 49.1% of people have come across or read false news via social media (Par.23). By letting anyone have access to posting information on the web, amateurs have the ability to post unreliable context on social sites. This can cause misconception too many people, and poor outcomes may occur. On Sep. 5, 2012 false rumors of fires, shootouts, and caravans of gunmen in a Mexico City suburb spread via Twitter and Facebook and caused panic. It resulted in flooding the local police department with over 3,000 phone calls, and temporarily closing schools. Bogus information really can result in awful situations, causing social media to be a less trustworthy or reliable news
“Tweeting”,”uploading”, and “posting” has become popular terminology in the mouths of human beings all around the world. With the help of smartphones, tablets, and the internet, social media sites have been on a rise. But the rise may also raise concerns. Social sites have many pros, but with every pro comes a con. Is social networking helping or hurting today’s society?
Because social networking sites spread information faster than any other media source, everyone seems to be benefitting. According to the article “Is Social Networking a Good Thing?” Fifty percent of people learn about breaking news on social media. By informing the people quicker than any other source, it is allowing social sites to become the top …show more content…
For instance, more and more homosexuals look at social sites such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as a way to express themselves and speak openly about the problems society has given them. They address the labels or stereotypes, and inform others about how it is okay to be gay. “This helps wipe out homophobes and gain acceptance within society,” states the article “Is Social Networking a Good Thing?” (Par.16). By educating the public about all the social stigmas out there, we are creating a more understanding world. Without the help of social networks these issues would remain hidden. Since social media sites are proven to have an exceptional way of spreading info, they also have been known for uplifting peoples lives. A passage in the article “ Is Social Networking a Good Thing?” mentions how social networking can help improve life satisfaction. Social sites give users an environment to feel comfortable in by giving them a large social group to associate with. It states that 25% of teens think social networking makes them less shy, while 28% say it makes them more outgoing and confident (Par 14). Therefore, social sites are helping socially isolated or shy people connect with …show more content…
For instance, even though social sites are quick to spread information, does it mean the information is always correct? In “Is Social Networking a Good Thing?” It shares that 49.1% of people have come across or read false news via social media (Par.23). By letting anyone have access to posting information on the web, amateurs have the ability to post unreliable context on social sites. This can cause misconception too many people, and poor outcomes may occur. On Sep. 5, 2012 false rumors of fires, shootouts, and caravans of gunmen in a Mexico City suburb spread via Twitter and Facebook and caused panic. It resulted in flooding the local police department with over 3,000 phone calls, and temporarily closing schools. Bogus information really can result in awful situations, causing social media to be a less trustworthy or reliable news