Social Networks
May 9, 2013
Social Networking At its Worst
Most people in the world rely on their phones to talk to someone unfortunately we live in a world where communication all takes place through a piece of technology. Whether it is through a simple text message or social networking site we’ve come to revolve around social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and now Instagram. This essay is about Social Networking sites in general and arguing that they are negative to our communication experience in detrimental ways. While Face-to-Face communication is fading away it’s being replaced by social networking profiles. These profiles allow us to communicate with each other easily without having to meet up somewhere to talk but what they lack is the emotion and connection you get out of a conversation in person. “The negative effects of these social networking sites overweigh the positive ones” (Michael 9).
In an article, “Facebook Thrills Facebook Kills,” author Sonali Acharjee explains the different perspectives Facebook and social networking have in the area of India. She argues, “Facebook and Social Networks have blurred all boundaries between virtual and the real” (Acharjee 56). Achrarjee first discusses how young people become curious with the idea of creating an online account then ends it with the negative effects social networks like Facebook have caused. The reality of social networks is the damage they cause especially to young people. Some of the harmful things that come from owning an online profile are stalkers, bullying, and in some extreme cases, suicide, as well as “reduc[ing] their learning and research capabilities” (Michael 16). The thought of any of these issues being brought up doesn’t cross anyone’s mind because we believe connecting with others through Twitter and Facebook isn’t harmful. Unfortunately, “cyber suicide rates are growing by the day,” (Achrarjee 59) and the “majority involves the youth” (59). Many suicides are due to bullying that takes
Social Networking At its Worst
Most people in the world rely on their phones to talk to someone unfortunately we live in a world where communication all takes place through a piece of technology. Whether it is through a simple text message or social networking site we’ve come to revolve around social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and now Instagram. This essay is about Social Networking sites in general and arguing that they are negative to our communication experience in detrimental ways. While Face-to-Face communication is fading away it’s being replaced by social networking profiles. These profiles allow us to communicate with each other easily without having to meet up somewhere to talk but what they lack is the emotion and connection you get out of a conversation in person. “The negative effects of these social networking sites overweigh the positive ones” (Michael 9).
In an article, “Facebook Thrills Facebook Kills,” author Sonali Acharjee explains the different perspectives Facebook and social networking have in the area of India. She argues, “Facebook and Social Networks have blurred all boundaries between virtual and the real” (Acharjee 56). Achrarjee first discusses how young people become curious with the idea of creating an online account then ends it with the negative effects social networks like Facebook have caused. The reality of social networks is the damage they cause especially to young people. Some of the harmful things that come from owning an online profile are stalkers, bullying, and in some extreme cases, suicide, as well as “reduc[ing] their learning and research capabilities” (Michael 16). The thought of any of these issues being brought up doesn’t cross anyone’s mind because we believe connecting with others through Twitter and Facebook isn’t harmful. Unfortunately, “cyber suicide rates are growing by the day,” (Achrarjee 59) and the “majority involves the youth” (59). Many suicides are due to bullying that takes
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