The use of social media e.g facebook and twitter is replacing face to face contact for many people in everyday life. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

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It is clear that
the use of social media forums like
facebook
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and
twitter
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is taking over physical contact for
majority
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the majority
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of the population in daily life.
This
essay will argue that the merits of
this
outweigh the demerits. It will
further
demonstrate that
,
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connecting through the internet saves
time
and improves social
network
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although
it can lead to untrue
picture
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pictures
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of real content. On the
one
hand, communicating with individuals via online platforms is
time saving
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. By
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I mean that the moment that could be used to commute from
one
point to another
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to deliver information can be saved for doing a different rewarding activity.
For instance
, in the past years, human beings used to travel
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long distances to deliver information and
this
was
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as they could take several hours to reach the desired destination.
Additionally
, it has led to improvement in social networking as
one
online post is viewed by millions of people. If a citizen has a very big issue
such
as illness and he posts that he requires assistance, a crowd of people who are touched by the request help even if they are not related
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this
particular person by blood.
On the other hand
, unreal content has been revealed
out
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when people
finally
meet physically.
That is
to say that, those who chat through
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platforms
oftenly
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often
hide
the
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real photograph of them. As an example, some youngsters in Kenya date through these community networks for a
longtime
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and place their emotions
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these strangers but
then
when they
finally
organize for a
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one
meeting, they become greatly disappointed by the true image of the stranger. In conclusion, the fact that communicating through the internet is less
time consuming
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and enables better connection outweighs the concern that it leads to false imagery.
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task achievement
Your essay demonstrates a good understanding of the question and effectively outlines the advantages and disadvantages of the use of social media over face-to-face contact. However, to achieve a higher score in task response, ensure that you dive deeper into analyzing both sides of the argument. Consider the broader implications of each point and how they relate to the overarching question.
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The essay is well-organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. However, for improving coherence and cohesion, try incorporating a wider range of linking words and phrases to create smoother transitions between ideas. Also, ensure that each paragraph has a clear central idea that supports the overarching thesis of your essay.
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