Wednesday, May 09, 2018

Is social media ruining people's lives?

Good
  • It allows people who are otherwise isolated to communicate. Examples of this would be the elderly and people who are autistic.
  • It can act as an outlet for expression thereby relieving tension.
  • It can relieve boredom.
  • It can allow you to make new contacts.
  • It can inform you of new events, opinions and products.
Bad
  • Many accept things on social media as true without checking. Some then make bad decisions based on this.
  • It can expose people to trolls, cyberbullies, liars and groomers. Particularly a problem amongst the young.
  • Some people get too involved to the exclusion of all else. You need to get out, exercise and talk to people also.
  • It can destroy contact in the real world.
  • Advertising can be obtrusive.
The jury is still out on this question. I would suggest that it’s one of those good things 

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