Impact of Social Networking Sites

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SRUTHI S said:   2 years ago
Hello, everyone,

I'd like to share my opinion on the impact of social networking sites.

Firstly, it's important to recognize that social media is a modern and powerful digital technology.

People, including children, have become adept at using it in various ways.

Social networking sites offer both advantages and disadvantages. They play a crucial role in connecting people, especially those in long-distance relationships or living far from their parents.

These platforms provide access to valuable resources for learning and engaging with others.

Common social networking sites include LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Telegram, Snapchat, and Google Chrome, among others. These platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives.

However, there are drawbacks to consider. Excessive use of social media can lead to addiction, and it can be a source of distractions, particularly in studies. Moreover, there is a risk of online scams and hacking, which can compromise our safety and privacy.

Additionally, some individuals misuse social media, using hurtful comments to target others.

In conclusion, social media is undeniably important, but the way we use it is equally significant. It's crucial to be mindful of both the advantages and disadvantages and use these platforms responsibly.
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Rohit Kungeri said:   1 year ago
Today, I'm going to discuss the impact of social media. Everything has its pros and cons, so it's essential to understand why social media sites were introduced and their main purpose. If you have clarity on this, you can use them in the right way.

Social media allows us to connect with people across the world in seconds. We can chat with friends, family, and anyone, anywhere. It provides us with information and knowledge, and we can quickly receive updates from our surroundings. We can share information and anything else within seconds, and it can go viral. We can also use it for personal development.

However, if we start to rely on social media too much, it can become disruptive to our lives, especially for young people. Many people use social media without understanding why they're using it, simply because it's so readily available. While it's great for connectivity, everything has its limits, and exceeding those limits can be harmful. Using social media in moderation is beneficial, but if we use it excessively, we can become addicted and waste valuable time. Students, as well as people of all ages, can become distracted by social media, checking their phones every few minutes. It's essential to use social media responsibly to avoid its negative consequences.
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Anonymous said:   1 year ago
Social networking sites have profoundly transformed communication, offering both significant benefits and notable challenges.

On the positive side, these platforms facilitate staying connected with friends and family across distances, and they provide valuable opportunities for professional networking and career advancement through platforms like LinkedIn.

Additionally, they serve as vital sources of information and educational content, helping users stay informed and learn new skills.
However, there are important negative impacts to consider as well. Privacy concerns are prevalent, with risks related to data breaches and misuse of personal information. Mental health effects are another issue, as social media can contribute to anxiety, depression, and issues with self-esteem due to comparison with others.

Furthermore, the spread of misinformation and fake news on these platforms poses significant challenges for users trying to discern reliable information. Balancing social media use is crucial; strategies for maintaining a healthy online life can help mitigate these negative effects.

Looking ahead, emerging trends in social networking technology may further shape these dynamics, making it essential to use these platforms responsibly and thoughtfully.
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Tarun Singla said:   1 year ago
Good afternoon everyone.

Today I am going to discuss the given topic " impact of Social Networking sites". It seems to be an interesting topic. In my opinion, the impacts can be positive as well as negative.

On the positive side of social networking sites, there is a platform for all of us to connect worldwide.

Also allows a lot of users to make it a source of income sites or app like Linked In made it possible to connect job seekers and job providers from a professional point of view.

Also, it became a major platform for raising awareness among people.

It is also a good source of entertainment for those who need to relax their time.

About negative impacts:

It increases the screen time of every user due to its highly viral content.

It is also used as a weapon to blackmail victims by posting their personal content.

It made society bolder and the sense of respect also decreased.

Many fraudsters are now using it as their primary tool to access the user's data for illegal use.

So at the end, in conclusion, I would like to say it has become the need of everyone in today's time but if we want to stay safe, healthy and happy we have to limit our use, understand things according to the priority of work, spend only that much time that is necessary.
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Syed said:   3 years ago
Hello everyone.

I'm going to share my thoughts on social media nowadays all are using Android phones only fewer people using keypads I'm happy to say we are improving the technology side and also economically, financially but still, I have some sadness due to overutilisation of mobile phones because whenever we have keypads we only used for calling purpose, after calling we put aside but in advanced nowadays mobiles after waking up in nights also some children are utilising mobiles even they don't listen to their parents, we have two sides here we can use for positive as well as negative because Andriod mobiles we can say a lot of learning apps are present by using we can increase our knowledge and on the other lot people spending money on games and they play till next morning health is also affected, due to lack of sleepness we cannot concentrate on next morning. We need to utilise mobile phones, and social media but also we need to make a schedule also on that we need to remember the purpose also we need to play games for our entertainment for a limited time, I also saw nowadays 3 years children also addicted to mobile phones that's it remember the purpose and schedule it when and how much time we need to use it, thank you, everyone.
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Siddharth Bhardwaj said:   5 years ago
Hi friends.

I am Siddharth Bhardwaj and I am from Patna the capital city of Bihar.

Friends as we all know our today's topic is the impact of social networking sites it is a very interesting topic which relates directly to our daily life.

Friends, Facebook a well known social networking sites is one of the most famous social networking sites in the world it is invented by marks juker burg in this we can post our pictures, saw our friends picture, make friends worldwide, and chat with them very easily. Friend as we all know every coin has two faces just like this social networking sites has also two faces negative and positive.

Positive impact on our society-.

1. we can post our pictures and save our pictures on social networking sites.
2. we can saw our friend's picture.
3. we can make a lot of friends worldwide and also follow popular peoples.
4. we can chat with our friends instead of conversating on calls.
5. social networking sites are used to advertise products.

Negative impact of networking sites:

1. anyone can use our pictures for any purpose without our permission.
2. Unwanted and unknown friends.
3. wasting of time of our youth on social networking sites.
4. Addiction of social networking sites.

Thanks.
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Komal sewda said:   2 months ago
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.
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Sujata gaikwad said:   6 years ago
Good morning everyone.

I'm Sujata & I'm glad to start this topic.

We know that anything has two aspects same as social networking.
Social networking is one of the powerful media through which information can be shared & obtained anywhere.

Nowadays everyone is busy in their life that time social media helps to connect peoples.
So I think social media is a good friend to us.

Merits:-

Social media is fast & a convenient way of communicating peoples by using create GP on WhatsApp, Insta, FB & share your thoughts, ideas blogs, etc.

You can also use in marketing, shopping, for social awareness about different social issues like pollution, health, harassment, etc.

Also, you can use it in the study, entertainment, knowledge in sports, health. you also earn money by making videos in youtube.

So social media is a powerful platform in society as well as in the world.

Demerits:-

Fake news.
Health issues.
Wastage of imp time.
Reducing outdoor activities, reduce physical growth or fitness
Children to adults ages are badly addicted to social networking sites.

Last I would like to say something everything has no bass or evils but it is depending upon how we are using this thing.

Thank you so much.
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Md Ansari said:   3 years ago
Hi all.

So, let us go with the flow that how social networking sites have been making a good or bad impact on today's youth.

Social media has a lot of roles to play in today's youth by providing them entertainment, interaction with strangers, making new friends and much more. Social media also helps some businesses to promote their product by posting videos or photos to grab customers attention. When people get tired or bored, they come here to get their stress relieved.

Nowadays, if one is not using any Social Sites somewhat lacks behind what's going on around the globe, he lacks a bit of knowledge.

On the other hand, if someone is addicted to reels or some short videos that are now trending on every social media, then it becomes very hard for that person to come out of it, he/she is somehow doesn't want to open any of it, that addiction will make him do the same thing on and again which is very bad for an individual. It leads to time wastage instead one can utilize that time for developing some skill or personality which will help in the near future.

Let's wind it up, everything under control is good for a person to go with until that becomes a bad addiction to some negative things.

Thank You.
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Juned Rais Shaikh said:   2 years ago
Hello everyone,

I am Juned Shaikh.

First, we see advantages.

In my opinion, social media is good as well as bad it depends upon us. How we use it? Using social media people connect globally, communicate through massages in the form of images, video and text. And people enhance their business. It's helpful to student. Social media platforms like you tube, LinkedIn provide lots of resources to students. Using this student can improve their knowledge. With LinkedIn platform help in finding.

A job communicate with professionals experience people. Every information around the world we get easily using social media. Also people can share their creativity that talents and their experiences with others. People get benefit from them.

Now we see the disadvantages;

Nowadays social media become daily needs for the people. People waste the times on social media by scrolling content on social media. Someone post bad content on Instagram and people get affected by it. They take seriously and used in their real. Like this they waste thier important time. Not every information on Instagram is to some information is true and some information is wrong. Here we get social media has impact good as well as bad.
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