Is Social Media Actually Connecting People?

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Johnny said:   2 days ago
Hello Everyone.

Today's topic is : Is social media actually connecting people?

As we all know, every coin has two sides so,

Social media has also both good and bad, but in my opinion, most of us are using in a good manner because students use it for studying, graduates use it for jobs, talented people use as a talent showcase and many more but some people who have no ethics use it in a bad way to put somebody down.

So in this new generation era, social media has great impact on a person's life because it gives information all around the world.

A few examples of social media that are very useful are LinkedIn, Nokri, WhatsApp, etc.
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Hafsa quraishi said:   1 week ago
I do beleive that social media is connecting people across the globe and assisting people to establish interconnected networks that enhance awareness and contribute toward personal and professional growth of individuals. But unfortunately lack of digital literacy is empowering extremist tendencies to manipulate young minds and trap them into their propaganda chains resulting into social unrest and political instability. In order to cap this, there's a dire need to develop robust policies to keep a check on social media sites as it has ample potential to misguide young generations toward dark tunnels.
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Geershati Saxena said:   2 weeks ago
Hi Everyone,

Today's topic; Is Social Media Connecting People?

Social media has revolutionised the way we connect, communicate, and collaborate, breaking geographical and cultural barriers like never before in human history. A person sitting in India can share ideas, emotions, and experiences with someone in Canada in real time, making the world feel smaller and more accessible. It allows us to reconnect with old friends, maintain long-distance relationships, and build entirely new connections based on shared interests, professional goals, or social causes. Platforms like LinkedIn have opened doors for career growth and global networking, while Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) allow families and friends to stay updated on each other’s lives instantly.

Social media has also become a voice for the unheard, amplifying causes that might otherwise be ignored, and enabling communities to unite for positive change. During emergencies, such as natural disasters or the pandemic, countless lives have been saved through urgent appeals, fundraising campaigns, and the rapid sharing of critical information. However, alongside these benefits, we cannot ignore certain challenges.

Often, the connections we form online remain at a superficial “likes and comments” level rather than evolving into deeper, more meaningful relationships. There is also the issue of misinformation, where false news spreads faster than facts, leading to misunderstandings and, at times, social unrest.

Additionally, excessive dependence on virtual communication can reduce the frequency and quality of face-to-face interactions, which are essential for building emotional bonds. But these are not flaws of social media itself—they are outcomes of how we choose to use it.

The solution lies in adopting mindful habits: engaging in authentic conversations, verifying facts before sharing, encouraging positive discussions, and maintaining a healthy balance between online and offline life. In conclusion, social media is indeed a powerful connector of people, but the quality of that connection depends on our intentions and actions.

If used with empathy, authenticity, and responsibility, it has the potential to unite people across borders, bridge cultural divides, and create both virtual and real-world bonds that enrich our personal and collective lives.
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Ananthi N said:   3 weeks ago
Hello everyone,

Yes, Social media connects to people. In my opinion, is split into two parts good and bad things. In both People get which way to use this. If People use time pass, they get the bad thing and those who use it for knowledgeable ideas to improve financially and get more knowledge.
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Jagadish said:   3 weeks ago
Hi! In my opinion, Social media has both good and bad things. It depends on how we use social media is actually has more information, but we don't use it correctly.

Some people use it for bad things like reels scrolling and watching unnecessary videos.
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Amritha N said:   4 weeks ago
Hello Everyone!

Today, we are going to discuss "Is Social media connecting people?".

Yes, it's connecting. Now, we can see from two points of view. Every coin has two different sides; according to that, there are also pros and cons available in social media.

It was very useful to connect with people in long distances, and also we are not speaking to the people who are all in our nearby location.

The conclusion is "FACE YOUR PROBLEMS, DON'T FACEBOOK YOUR PROBLEMS".

Thank you!
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A Sridhar Patra said:   4 weeks ago
Hi I'm Sridhar,

In my opinion, Social media does connect us with other people. The people who are miles away from us, we can still connect with them, know them and interact with them. But everything has a negative side too. Nowadays, many scams and frauds are happening through social media using fake identities.

So yeah, social media helps connect with people, but you also need to use it safely and with awareness.
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Prasanta said:   1 month ago
Hi everyone. My name is Prasanta.

Today's topic is 'is social media connecting people".

From my point of view, social media has a major impact on our daily life.

It has both positive and navigate sides. That depends on the End-user.

The positive side of social media:
It is mainly helps students to improve knowledge, and it also includes major rules for connecting with people globally.

The Negative side of social media:
Newsday's many users are addicted to useless applications like Snapchat, TikTok, Etc.
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Vinitji said:   1 month ago
Yes, social media connects us to people around us.

But the connection is a little bit different from the old-time connection.

As social media provides us virtual or we can say digital platform where we can connect with anyone by sharing our work, ideas, thoughts, achievements and many other things.

This virtual platform is designed for us to connect with people who are far away from us.

But the people who are close to you or live beside you, then there is no use in social media.

You can connect with them directly without a digital medium.
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Sujith said:   1 month ago
In my opinion.

Yes, social media is connecting people. It is becoming an important aspect in our lives. We know that most people are active on social media. People are creating accounts on social media and connecting with their friends and loved ones.

It is not only useful for communication, it is also used for education, business, sharing ideas, and keeping up with news. I believe the user activity is increasing day by day. If we use social media for our self-improvement, learning new things, it is beneficial for us.
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