Impact of Social Networking Sites

Group Discussion
Points to remember before you participate in this discussion:
  • Assume you are one of the members of a real group discussion.
  • Take the initiative to participate and contribute your thoughts.
  • Contribute your positive thoughts towards providing the solution.
  • Post your thoughts here.
Discussion:
626 comments Page 55 of 63.

Sanya said:   5 months ago
Hello Everyone,

Yes, I agree with the fact that social media has shaped our lives in many aspects, starting from getting to know the world from others' perspectives to knowing about so much good stuff happening around us.

Yet we can't deny the fact that we are somewhat getting distant from our true selves.

Nowadays, social media has such an impact on us that we have started to change ourselves according to what we see on such platforms, and most of the time such changes are not beneficial for us.
(3)

Ankitha said:   5 months ago
I agree in the fact that social media can be a friend and foe to us.

Social media helps us in many ways to make our tasks simpler, accessible to various skills, entertainment, giving us more exposure to the world for people in every corner. At the same time, it can be harmful to us, as it depends on how we use it. We have to filter out what we need and not.

So, I conclude that social media will definitely be a friend to us if we use it properly.
(3)

Sanjana Nkihare said:   4 months ago
Hello Everyone,

We are now living in a digital era and gradually transitioning into a world dominated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Over the years, we have come a long way with the growth of the internet and social media, and today many people depend on these platforms in their daily lives.

Social media is widely used for sharing information, getting news updates, learning new skills, building professional connections, and even applying for jobs. Platforms such as LinkedIn, YouTube, and online communities help people grow professionally, improve their knowledge, and connect with opportunities across the world.

However, there is also another side to social media. Along with useful content, these platforms may spread misinformation, fake news, online frauds, and negative influence. Excessive use of social media can also affect mental health, reduce productivity, and create addiction among users.

At the same time, social media itself is not completely good or bad; it depends on how people use it.

Many individuals use these platforms positively for education, awareness, networking, and creativity, while others misuse them for spreading hate, scams, or harmful content.

Therefore, in this AI-driven digital age, it is important for everyone to use social media responsibly and wisely. Technology should become a tool for growth, learning, and development rather than a source of negativity or misuse.
(3)

Diya Roy said:   3 months ago
Hello Everyone,

I would like to add my thought in this topic that social media is having a good side in which people can learn, gain knowledge about specific subjects or field which is available 24* 7 at their fingertips like whatever doubt or confusions emerges in their mind they can grab the solutions via social media.

Moreover, due to all time availability of the information, now a days people are lagging behind their decision making, creativity, thinking logic which is gradually giving a birth of critically dependency towards social media which not at all acceptable.
(3)

Revanth Reddy said:   3 months ago
These platforms provide global connectivity, civic awareness, and business opportunities, but simultaneously risk worsening mental health, promoting cyberbullying, and degrading genuine human communication.
(3)

Pritha said:   2 months ago
Good morning everyone,

My name is Pritha. I would like to add one more advantage to it.

Social media connects people globally and it helps people who needs to start their own business in it and get success in their life.

It has two faces; the way we can use it is important.
(3)

Sneha Sarvaiya said:   2 months ago
Yes, there are both advantages and disadvantages of social media. It only depends on ourselves how to use social media sites and for what we are using. Sometimes it happens that we are very careful, but we fall as a prey for scam. Nowadays, on social media sites like YouTube, children are addicted to yt shorts, and babies are addicted to rhymes or poems. By watching a long time to screen it will affect their mental health, as nowadays, too many diseases are affecting babies and children also. If parents restrict the time children spend watching screen its good, and for children, we should teach them how to use social media for their knowledge and also how they should be careful about social media side effects.
(3)

RUDRA PATEL said:   2 years 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 its product throughout the country its area 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.
(2)

Khushi Mistry said:   2 years 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.
(2)

Neha said:   2 years 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.
(2)


Post your thoughts here:

Your comments will be displayed after verification.