The Positive And Negative Implications Of Social Networking Sites

Technology has become very advanced and very important to our society. One thing that has become very big because of our technology is social networking. There are many positives to having easy access to social media, but there are also negative effects as well. The impact of all this social media has overall a negative effect on our daily lives in society. In “‘r u online?’: The Evolving Lexicon of Wired Teens”, by Kris Axtman, Kris talks about how instant messaging has affected the the communication of the younger people in our generation. In “Note To Selfie”, by John Dickerson, he writes about how people are pausing their lives to post about their happenings on social media. These two authors discuss some negative aspects to having social

Manjoo opens his article by reciting a message that Mark Zuckerberg posted to the company’s blog, which stated that Facebook had reached its 150-millionth member. It was a quintessential moment for the social networking giant, because it demonstrated the popularity and prominence in how people network and stay connected with one another. For comparison purposes, Manjoo states, “If Facebook were a country, it would be the eight most populated in the world, just ahead of Japan, Russia and Nigeria” (Manjoo, 2009). He estimates that “Facebook will grow to nearly 300 million people by this time next year” in order to show the continuing popularity and growth of Facebook (Manjoo, 2009). Manjoo was correct in his estimation in terms of growth and has continued since the time of publication of the article. In fact, as of January 2014, the number of monthly individual Facebook users surpassed 1.3 billion (“Facebook statistics,” 2014). These numbers are significant because it shows a shift in how people interact with one another and that the majority of people with access to the internet use Facebook.

Social networking has many opinions pointing toward it. Some may say that it is a positive influence, while others think negatively. There are many directions to look at it. From my perspective, I believe social networks have only grown to cause many issues. When reading something rather than hearing it said aloud, problems arise because you can 't tell the tone of something said. Also, other issues deal with the fact that people can find out every detail of your daily life. There is very little privacy online, and you never known what you could be dealing with. It can become addictive, and a waste of time, causing issues with peoples work ethic. These are only a few of the numerous issues;

First, social networking has not only made communication virtually effortless, but also much quicker. Back in the 1800s, if someone who lived in Virginia were to send a letter to a relative who lived South Carolina, that person could expect their letter to arrive within a couple of weeks. By the time the letter would have reached the relative, whatever information that was sealed inside the envelope may not be of much importance anymore. As time progressed the telephone was invented, which was a magnificent advancement in communication. However, even though calling someone may be faster than sending a letter, not everyone has the time to call and physically talk to someone. Social networking allows one to reach a larger audience simultaneously with the ease of putting one’s thoughts into words like in a letter and without the inconvenience of forced conversation over telephone. For example, numerous community events, such as music at the mural and school

Humans are social creatures and so are employees working in any organization and their behaviour towards social networking sites. Past research results shows that such sites have positive impact while many conclude just the opposite. Social media sites like Facebook, skype, myspace and various other have become their basic needs, which does violates maslows hierarchy model of needs. Social media links down to two friends in 1970’s who invented bulletin board system for connecting and sharing important information regarding meetings. They would have never thought of their invention which would be adversely affecting

Living in a very technology  based world can pose both negative and positive consequences. Some negative consequences can be children looking up to social media celebrities  that are not good role models, and some positive factors may include computer based programs to help better children’s education. I will be talking about both negative and positive Sociocultural  Factors in society ,and how we can potentially better the circumstances at hand.

Ever since social media has become a thing over the past ten years, there has been less communication skills (Clive Thompson). Social media has several positives and negatives that can be taken away for this generation. The use of technology is helping the people around the world get through their tough day at work or even at school. Many people believe that even though technology has been hurting us a little bit over the past years, it has also helped the people gain advantage to communicate with friends and family out of state. Technology is a beneficiary that will keep the people together in the many years ahead.

Thirteen years old Nicole Lovell was found dead, her body discovered in North Carolina, across the state border from her family home in Virginia. Investigators said Nicole had been secretly messaging 18 year old Virginia tech student, David Eisenhauer, on a social media app. Nicole sneaked out of her parents house late one night to meet up with David but never returned home. She was missing for three days until her body was found 80 miles away. Even though social media has become a huge part of our everyday lives it can be the leading cause of cyberbullying, pornography and stalking.

When you think of social networking what comes to mind? YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Snapchat. They have similarities in that they make it easy to reach many individuals easily and quickly. Social networking sites and applications have given rise due to the popularity of the internet and the advancement in technology. There are many impacts on society due to social networking. Social networks can have a positive or negative effect on peoples lives. Some examples where networking can have a positive experience in your life would be; to advertise yourself or your company, get different opinions or make a survey, make new friends or connect with old friends, stay in touch with long-distance family and friends. But with the good, comes the bad. For instance, people can hack into your profiles and post as you, posting inappropriate statuses or pictures can leave a lasting impression on employers and life, you lose face-to-face interaction with people, you can encounter cyberbullying and stalkers or visa versa, and if your profiles are not private, people can retrieve private information about you and steal your identity. In essence, since the growth of social media, and the effects it has had on society, which has been viewed as a positive effect, social media has also created a discernment to society by deluding the fact that social media comes with high risks. In this paper, I will discuss the background

Almost everybody is aware of some impact social networking sites have had on their life. Whether one comes from the generation before the advances in technology, the generation during the technological advances, or the generation born into the world full of technology, it is all the same; technology has impacted their life. The impact, however, may either be positive or negative. With the way today’s social networking sites (SNS) are working, there seems to be more negatives around than the positives. Some of the negatives within SNS include cyber bullying, lack of privacy, and the adverse effects of screen time.

People have been impacted by social networking sites. Social networking sites have a negative influence on our generation because of bullying, predation, and an effect on our education.

Social Networking is a recent invention that has the Internet still at the edge of its seat due to its popularity with people. This is mostly because it really is for the people. Bringing every kind of social group together in one place and letting them interact is really a big thing indeed. Everything about it lies on the advantages and disadvantages of social networking, and what it can do for you.

Social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, Pinterest, and LinkedIn are at the forefront of societal communication. These sites offer the ability to connect and stay connected to family and old friends, provide much sought after networking and marketing opportunities in the business community and may aid in the classroom which is why they are popularly viewed as a positive communication and learning tool. The onset of social networking may have been one of the most considerable additions to our daily lives in the past decade , but social media is altering the terms of traditional human contact. The impact of social networking sites undermine the fundamentals of academics, social communication and even the overall health of the members of our society.

Various social networking services have achieved enormous success at the first decade of the 21st century. Up to 2010, more than 500 million users globally have been regularly using Facebook (Kirkpatrick, 2010, 2). A social networking site is defined as an online platform where socially related users can communicate and share information with each other, such as Facebook, Twitter, Myspace and Renren. Howevertheir success did not come without a price. It has long been a question that whether these services brought more good than harm to the community. To thoroughly examine the social impacts brought by social networking services, both beneficent and maleficent effects should be discussed. Significant benefits that will be covered in this

People are able to communicate anytime with each other without fear of disrupting anyone. People can’t call each other at two in the morning, but they can send each other an email or comment on some’s profile picture. That makes people more connected and more involved in each other’s lives. “Social media tools can be a great way to communicate, collaborate, share, and connect with friends, family, clients, and colleagues” (Calloway and Reach 68). Social media has made communication a lot more easier than ever before. Now, with a touch of a button people could communicate with anybody any where in the world. Websites such as Facebook makes communication with others an easy task. Facebook improved commucnication and even made communication a better experience. Facebook allow peole to share photos, post