Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extend do you agree?
We live in an era where ignoring social media isn't an easy thing to do. Everything and everyone around us is connected to these
sites
like Facebook
, Instagram and Twitter. This
being the case starting from a piece of news, to know what is trending to be part of and to be aware of it requires social media.
Facebook
, by the time it was started, was more of a place where the public shared their opinions, interests, lifestyle and even their day to day happenings. The contents and videos shared by the various communities across the world, interest and engulf an individual into the world of Facebook
. From being a place that was used to share common interests which helped individuals
connect globally, to be pushed under peer pressure, Facebook
has shown every face of it to us.
To start off with the positives, it was one
of its kind when it surfaced and it let individuals
express everything, letting them connect across boundaries. If you're a creator then
there is no better place for you to be in, than Facebook
. Understanding the growth of Facebook
and society
's craze towards the medium, let advertisers take advantage. From being a creator's heaven to being an advertisers paradise Facebook
has paved the way for every industry, eventually
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,eventually
one
name, from shopping to trading, movies to sports every industry understood the importance of Facebook
and invested in it in all ways. They sure did reap benefits. But where
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Facebook
has had on both individuals
and society
is quite enormous. The medium that was initially
used to express yourself, started to put everyone under peer pressure. Things were simple when Facebook
was all about expressing, but the peer pressure to be under the radar of having more likes and shares took a notch on every individual. To add to society
's misery the social networking site brought a feature with reactions, only to let the public be more expressive. But, the hatred and the negative comments one
had to go through in these sites
when they express themself is bizarre. When it comes to such
social networking sites
, there is no right and no wrong. Every Jack, Jill and Harry have their say. Facebook
takes a toll on one
's mental health,
when they fail to deliver as an individual or in the form of an organization. The need to be a part of it has only led to the fall of Remove the comma
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society
. The addictive nature and the ease at which industries can target individuals
are the major security concerns for an individual and for society
.
To conclude, there are stars that such
sites
like
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as
Facebook
has identified and has given to the world. It has also
ripped one
's identity and their true nature. It definitely has its own share of positives and negatives, but at a point or there it is necessary that one
should be sane enough to choose which side they are going to be. End of the day it is all about maintaining your mental wellness and being sane. In this
social media eras, you either die as a hero or live long enough to see yourself become a villain. There is no in-between.Submitted by Arun on
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