Impact of Social Networking Sites

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Neha said:   1 year ago
Good evening everyone.

Today's topic is the impact Of social networking sites.
In my opinion, social networking helps us with our day-to-day needs. It helps in updating us with the world.
Connect is our friends, and family who are far from us.
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Samadhan said:   1 year ago
Hello, here we are discussing about "impact of social networking sites".

In today's world, everyone is using social media platforms.

There are millions of sites available on social media. If you search a single ward then you will find thousands of sites related to that ward.

1. Social networking sites are helpful if we need any information.
2. Social networking sites like LinkedIn, Indeed, etc. which connect people from different countries. Also, it is helpful for people to find jobs.
3. Due to social networking sites it becomes very easy to fill out government forms, any exam forms.
4. New government policies are also displayed on sites so that everyone can find information about them.

So, overall we can say that social networking sites are very helpful if used properly for our purpose.
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PUN said:   1 year ago
Hello Everyone,

It has two sides, the first side is positive and the other side is negative.

Firstly, I talk about the positive side. Social media is very important for us. We can connect to the people through the social media across the world. There are a lot of this that we can share on social media and also we can share our unique ideas and show our talent through social media. Also, we can get jobs easily and earn money with the help of social media platforms, which we can use anywhere.

With the help of social media, we can easily get any knowledge regarding any field, and what's happening in the world.

And now, I would like to talk about the negative side of social media.

The main that I want to share is 'social media addiction.

The youth generation is fully addicted of social media. They spent a lot of time on the social media platforms and they forgot their goals and their aims. There are lot of bad contents available on social media and they get sexually addicted and spoil their valuable period of life.
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Ravi DSPMU said:   1 year ago
Hi, everyone

Social media has a profound impact on society,bringing both advantages and disadvantages.

ADVANTAGES:
1. Connectivity:- Social media allows peoples to stay connected with friends,family,and colleagues, regardless of geographical location.

2. Information Sharing:- It facilitates the rapid dissemination of news,knowledge,and educational content.

3.Community Building:-It helps people find and connect with like minded individuals and communities based on shared interests or experiences.

4. Business Opportunities:-Companies can use social media for marketing, customer engagement,and building brand loyalty.

5.Social activism:-It provides a platform for raising awareness about social issues and mobilizing support for causes.

DISADVANTAGE:
1. Privacy Concerns:-Social media often involves sharing personal information,which can lead to privacy branches and data misuse.

2. Mis information:The spread of false or misleading information can rapidly,impacting public preception and decision-making.

3. Mental Health Issues:- Overuse of social media can contribute to anxiety,depression,and other mental health challenges.

4.Cyberbullying:- The anonymity and reach of social media can facilitate harassment and bullying.

5.Addiction:- Excessive use can lead to addiction like behaviors,impacting productivity and real-life relationships.

Balancing the use of social media with awareness of there potential impact is crucial for maximizing its benefits while mitigating its drawbacks.
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Alapati Tarun chandu said:   1 year ago
Hi, Hello.

In my point of view, social media has both advantages and disadvantages.

The main advantage is nowadays, we are using it everywhere across the world. We can learn in an easy & the efficient manner in a tricky way like solving a problem there are many ways to do in different steps within a given time to study purpose, locating different areas when we are in an unknown place or outside to reach the destination in short way.

To book movie tickets, marketing to earn money through youtube and business purposes etc. Mostly, knowing our locality news what happening around across different countries & quickly. & trend.

The main disadvantage is that we become addicted to reels most of the time gets wasted, creating additional fake accounts & not concentrating much in studies as well & unnecessary fake message scams (cheating), over trolls, Hacking our Bank Accounts, personal details & hated comments on some unknown persons.

Totally it, Depends on how we utilize in good way of social networking sites. We should be careful.
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Santhoshi said:   1 year ago
Hello Everyone,

The impact of social networking sites (SNS) has both pros and cons.

On the downside, personal information shared on these platforms can be misused or stolen, leading to significant privacy concerns. Additionally, SNS can contribute to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, often exacerbated by cyberbullying and social comparison. They also serve as breeding grounds for misinformation and fake news, and the algorithms used by these sites can create echo chambers that reinforce existing beliefs. Furthermore, SNS can lead to wasted time due to excessive networking and may expose users to misleading advice from undesirable individuals. Security threats are also prevalent, as hackers and scammers frequently attempt to exploit users.

However, there are many advantages to social networking as well. These platforms offer opportunities to connect with influential people and discover new opportunities. They facilitate global connectivity, allowing users to interact with people from different countries. Many SNSs provide valuable educational content and learning resources. They help build and sustain communities by connecting individuals with similar interests and keeping people engaged. SNS are also effective for quickly disseminating information during emergencies or critical issues.

Additionally, they have created new business models and revenue streams, such as influencer marketing and targeted advertising. Platforms like Instagram serve as launchpads for new trends and artistic expression, and they can amplify voices and mobilize support for social causes, enhancing awareness and action on various issues.
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Prasad Shimpi said:   1 year ago
Hello Everyone.

I think networking sites are very beneficial for everyone. For eg; students have a lot of subjects and it's not possible a purchase all the books so nowadays some websites provide study material free of cost. Also, it is used for e-marketing using that your business is growing.
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Khushi Mistry said:   1 year ago
Hello,

There are always two sides to things.

One is positive, and the other is negative.
Firstly, talking about positive impacts, we can get so much information that can be helpful for academics or for research. We can earn and get jobs. We can show our presence and share our thoughts. We can communicate with people easily. We can increase our presence on e-commerce business platforms, which has opened up so many opportunities for small businesses to make their businesses successful. 

Now talking about negative impacts, one major impact is 'fraud'. People can get into fraud activities such as bank fraud, purchasing a TV, and getting just a box. They can also get cheated by other people on social media in some way, such as relationships.
Another drawback is that people now a days are getting too influenced by things happening on social networking platforms, so they do activities that are not necessary and also harmful. They are also spending a lot of their time on social networking platforms, so they become inactive in other activities and think that I will do it later.
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Sumanth said:   1 year ago
Social media has both negative and positive.

The positive side are connecting with the people around globe is easy. Learning purpose also it is very useful like YouTube and Google so much content is there to learn.

Nowadays nobody reads news paper and the latest news about what going on in the world is in X.
Some YouTubers and content creators are using social media to earn money but they are also providing knowledge to the people.
E-commerce is the best website to buy products it saves so much time for the people in shopping.
The negatives are that social media make people lazy and cyber security is also a factor in networking.
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DEEPIKA said:   1 year ago
Social media presents both opportunities and challenges.

When discussing the positive side;

It helps us to learn new things like the modern technologies in one place. We gain a lot of information from social media platforms. We can easily communicate with each other around the world.

When we discuss the negative side;

Nowadays, people can slowly forget face-to-face interaction as they become fully focused on social media. They become lazy and children have eyesight issues at a young age. Moreover, some people misuse social media to exploit others.

In conclusion, we should take the responsibility and decide in which way we should use the social media and in a way which we shouldn't use.
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