Social media has both good and bad points.
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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