Impact of Social Networking Sites

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Saniya Atar said:   1 year ago
Nowadays social media is very popular but coins have two sides likewise social media also have two sides one is essential and helpful and the other is harmful because of social media we connect to the world easily and gain lots of information, and knowledge from it but disadvantage as cyber crimes lack of knowledge we only know overview deep knowledge is not that much and influencing From wrong personality giving Importance to the wrong thing, but it depends on us what we get from social media enhance knowledge or influenced by the wrong way.
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Nivedita Singh said:   1 year ago
Hello,

Every coin has two sides, in a similar manner social media does have 2 sides: a negative and a positive one. Here we need to rationalize our thoughts and think accordingly.

Social media has helped to connect people across the globe. Many businesses including small and large, have thrived with the help of social media.

The advertisements put on social media help buyers find a suitable option, like, dislike and comment on the posts, which help businesses improve and grow. Influencers, fashion designers, singers, dancers, painters, choreographers and several other artists gain followers on social media, which helps them earn and continue in their chosen profession. These days information can be passed easily which can help the masses to know what is happening around them.

Amid cases of cyberbullying, theft, forgery, harassment, trolling etc. There are many youth who aren't able to cope with the trauma and take extreme steps. Many people are thrown into depression. Excessive use of social media can even cause mental disorders and insecurities of any kind.

At last, calling a spade a spade, we all know that every cloud has a silver lining. The positive effects outweigh the negative ones, which shows that we still should go with it. In this world, we need to be connected and learn how to use technology to grow, improve and thrive. Also, It's high time we stop counting the negatives and learn how to use this modern-age technology to our full benefit.
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Hari preetham said:   1 year ago
Topic: Impact of social media networking sites.

Social media is useful in many ways:

1. Entertainment purpose.
2. Business purpose.
3. Job seeking purpose.
4. Learning purpose.
5. Meeting new people and talking with family. Etc.

There are disadvantages and bad in social media and we have to be careful from being robbed digitally.
Other bad impacts present in social media can be avoided if strong and determined in your work and life.

In that way, you cannot waste time and get badly influenced by social media.
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R Lalitha said:   1 year ago
To speak on the impact of social networking media which has two faces one is positive.

The other is negative they are: speaking on the positive side, it has brought immense usage in networking such as for jobs, for keeping our view of point in society, business hirings, we can seek information immediately not wasting time, varieties of ideas and creativeness comes to picture.

We also have a negative side, the children are getting addicted to YouTube shorts and reels, which impacts their eyes, creative thinking, wasting time, becoming more stubborn, etc.
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Ankit Vishwakarma said:   1 year ago
Hello Everyone,

It has both types of impact on society,

If we talk about the positive side, It makes our daily routine easier for eg. A shopkeeper sells their product throughout the country and we purchase our daily used accessories without searching shop to shop.

If we talk about its negative impact, It makes people lazy, so it creates many health problems.
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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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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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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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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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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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