Have you ever wonder or question the definition of social networking? Social networking is software that allows people to come together around an idea or topic of interest. It has allowed for a more interconnected society. Some people use social networks to find romance,such as in websites like Cupid or international cupid among many others. Still, there are multiple ways in which it can use. A school could use blog software to bring together anyone who's writing about things like politics,computers, or Greek literature.Social networking can be used for to organize activities, events, or groups to showcase issues and opinions while exposing their ideas to a wider audience. In addition just like it was stated in the article, "Social Networking Technology Boosts Job Recruiting" by Frank Langfitt, "Professional recruiters have started hunting for job candidates using social networking technology". Now more than ever people are able to find jobs or look up candidates without having to do much work. Social networks have allowed employers to interview candidates without having to meet them in person. These and things like real-time sharing are some of the benefits created by social networking.
However, even though Social networking has had many advantages it has also has a "dark side". Among the negative thing of social networking is the information that is shared and how little control you have over it once it's shared. Many teenagers shared pictures that reveal underage drinking, smoking, explicit content and parties which can be very harmful to the users .These pictures are demeaning and damaging to the teen's reputations. even though many won't realize this up until later on in their life, until it ruins their chance of getting a job or even an internship which they apply for. As illustrated by the article, "Facebook Privacy Is So Confusing Even the Zuckerberg Family Photo Isn't Private" by Rebecca Greenfield , nothing is private. You might have shared a picture with just your friends on facebook, however, once it out or shared with anyone there is no guarantee in knowing what will happen with that picture. In addition, social networks allow and make it easier for people to bully other.
Social networking has brought great things even though just like everything invented in history, some people use it for the wrong reasons or with bad intentions, I n the future it might allow people to submerge completely in a virtual reality world where you can be in America but at the same time be in Venice. It might allow us to live virtual lives to a whole new level.
The impact of social media is quite intriguing. The two ends of the spectrum are especially what makes it so. One minute social media can have a positive impact, the next it can drive a wedge between numerous people. Interesting post.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you. An example can be seen in this years election. Social media has never played so a huge role in the political process as it's playing now days.
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