Impact of Social Networking Sites

According to me, social networking sites give so many benefits to us like we can reach to recruiters for jobs through Linked, Glassdoor, Naukri. Com we expand our business nationally or globally through social networking sites we can connect with our friends and family when we are away from our families we can join many free courses in YouTube or social networking sites to learn but every coin has two faces so today's generation wholly depend on these sited and don't use their creativity many people learn wrong things from these sites so it depends on people to people how you use these sites effectively for your benefit.

Hi, Social media has both pros and cons. It depends on individuals how use and compared to benefits there are more cons like social media addiction. Mostly youth spend more time on social media like Instagram and WhatsApp and watching random videos on YouTube. Of course, it depends on the individual but social media distracts students from studying.

Before the internet people used to spend more time with family and friends and it built strong relationships with members people used to play outdoor games on weekends which is good for their health and coming to now people on phones it reduced face-to-face communication. Spending long hours in social media causes a lack of sleep and it stops brain functioning.

Hello Everyone,

According to me, this depends on how we use social networking sites. And about pros and cons, everything has there 2 sides as a coin.

So, talking about the pros social networking sites provide us with very useful content it may vary from person to person. It connects all people around the world.

Apart from these, it is also helpful for educational purposes which brings healthy competition in every field of education.

And not only in the educational field but also in the corporate world. So, considering all the pros we can say that social networking sites are useful.

But, as we go through the cons of social networking sites we can also see the misuse of social networking in cybercrime, kids by watching dangerous content that may destroy their whole career.

Talking about health issues, overuse of social networking or over screen time also harms several body parts.

So, going through all the points we can see that it depends upon us, how much we should depend upon social networking sites.

Thank You.

Hi, everyone.

My name is Arati Patil. Today we will discuss about impact of social media networking.

In my point of view, there are two sides for impact on social media networking. First is the pros, and second is the cons.

In pros, we can say social media is useful for accessing and gaining knowledge about any topics regarding our course. It also useful for thinking a innovative ideas with the help of internet.

In cons, we can say social media networking is not good because of the cybercrime the hackers can hack our account and unauthorized users can acesss our account so it dangerous. Any user can send the msg to our friends, relatives of many more.

According to me, social networking sites are good to connect with people who are having same interest like us. We can also know about their lifestyle how they work and spend their time. And share our thoughts with them. Also, social networking sites are good for those people who stays alone for any reason they can connect with people from anywhere in the world.

Greetings to everyone!

In my point of view, social networking sites play a major role in our day-to-day life.
For example: if we doubt our studies we immediately go to ChatGPT and ask for it. We humans fully depend on social networking sites. We allow these sites to influence us in many aspects. Through these social networking sites, there are lots of scams that will happen it make us more depressed and some cases lead to suicide. Although it is not fully bad it has also benefits but it depends on the user how usefully use these sites to improve their knowledge.

Hello everyone!

Today, let’s dive into a critical and eye-opening discussion: The Dark Side of Social Media – How It Weakens Our Minds, Behaviors, and Societies.

While social media has revolutionized how we communicate and share information globally, its unrestricted use and ever-increasing grip on our lives come at a serious cost. Let’s explore the many layers of its disadvantages, and how it silently chips away at human potential.

One of the most alarming effects is the rise of brain rot a phenomenon marked by reduced attention span, mental fatigue, and the inability to engage in deep thinking. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts bombard users with rapid-fire content designed to deliver instant gratification. This rewires the brain to seek constant novelty, making long-form reading, studying, or even holding a conversation feel like a chore. Teenagers especially find it hard to focus in class after spending hours consuming content that demands no effort to understand or retain.

Next comes the manipulative force of addictive algorithms. These systems are engineered not to inform or educate, but to keep you scrolling. Ever noticed how a five-minute break turns into a two-hour scroll session? That’s by design. These algorithms analyze your behavior and push content that provokes strong emotional responses rage, envy, shock which are more likely to generate engagement, but leave your mind cluttered and emotionally drained.

Social media also breeds confusion creation by promoting conflicting narratives, conspiracy theories, and misleading information without fact-checks.

For instance, during major events like elections, pandemics, or wars, platforms become flooded with opinions masquerading as facts. This flood of information makes it difficult to separate truth from lies, weakening people's critical thinking and decision-making skills. It turns users into reactors rather than thinkers.

Another major issue is the unchecked spreading of propaganda. Political groups, foreign governments, and even corporations use social media to manipulate public opinion through fake news, deepfakes, and echo chambers. The Cambridge Analytica scandal is a famous example where users’ data was exploited to target them with tailored political ads, shaping opinions and voting behaviors without their awareness.

Then there’s misuse—from cyberbullying and trolling to harassment and body-shaming. Young people are especially vulnerable, with rising cases of anxiety, depression, and even suicide linked to online abuse and toxic comparison. Platforms often fail to respond effectively, allowing harmful behaviors to continue unchecked.

One of the least visible but most dangerous issues is the collection of private data. Social media apps harvest massive amounts of personal information—likes, location, conversations, interests—which are not only sold to advertisers but also used to train AI systems. All of this happens without the user’s clear consent, creating ethical concerns around digital privacy and exploitation.

All these effects combine to damage thinking capabilities, making it harder for people to analyze, reflect, and form original ideas. Human interaction also suffers. People are increasingly choosing text over talk, emojis over emotions, filters over real faces.

Social skills like empathy, listening, and public speaking are deteriorating as digital interaction replaces real-life experience.

In essence, social media’s free and uncontrolled use is like handing out candy with hidden poison easy to consume, but harmful in the long run. These platforms profit from your attention, data, and emotional reactions, while you lose time, peace of mind, and critical faculties. It’s crucial to become more aware and intentional about how we use these tools before they use us.

Hello everyone, this is Komal.

According to me, social media has both positive and negative aspects. It all depends on how the users choose to use it. However, nowadays we can clearly see that social media is being used more for negative purposes.

To improve this, we need to educate the youth of India about the positive uses of social media and how it can benefit them when used wisely.

As we know, everything has two sides; we cannot completely remove the negative aspect, but we can work to reduce it. One way to do this is by introducing default settings in social media platforms specifically for students, where educational and study-related content is shown more than distracting videos. This would help reduce distractions and help students stay focused on their studies.

Today, even a six-year-old child has access to a phone. For such young users, we should set defaults that promote respect for parents and elders, and also showcase cultural values and traditions. Because if the foundation (the roots) is strong, then the whole structure (the building) will be strong. In the same way, if we build strong values in children from the beginning, our youth will not be easily distracted by nonsense content on social media.

Good morning everyone,

As you all mentioned, social media has both positive and negative sides. But instead of focusing on social media directly, I would like to talk about our brain.

As we know, the human brain is the most powerful weapon. If you learn to control it, it can help you achieve anything. But if you don’t, it can manipulate you into doing things you never planned.

When it comes to social media, if you train your brain to use it wisely, you can gain a lot of knowledge and benefits. But if you keep feeding it only entertainment, your brain will start demanding just that. Even if you decide to use it productively, your brain can still push you back toward distractions.

So, I would like to conclude by saying: it is not social media that is good or bad. It is we, the users, who decide how it affects us. Social media becomes good or bad depending on how we use it.

Thank you.

Our topic is "Impact of Social Networking Sites".

Social networks are built to increase our network, like connecting with new people for personal growth, and certainly to build our own personal brand to stand out in the competitive world.
95% of people use social media to post trending, doom scrolling and engagement activities like commenting, liking and messaging, but the remaining 5% people are building their own personal brand; those people are called influencers, they are getting opportunities directly.

For instance, on a Microsoft career site, they are asking for a LinkedIn profile or a Resume for a job application. Here, a social media site decides someone's career based on how they use it.