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Essay / Pros and Cons of Social Media - 879
The more social media we have, the more we think we are connecting, but we are really disconnecting from each other. Communication is a crucial part of human life when it comes to interacting and advancing our society. From the beginning, as long as we can remember, we have communicated in many forms such as body language, sign language and written language. Nowadays, we have taken socializing to a whole new level. We have constructed a typed form of language called social networking. There are endless social media sites that help connect different numbers of people. Given people's ability to interact through social media, most people have an account to engage. Admitting all this, social media has many negative side effects that cause antisocial tendencies and behaviors in people. Many social media users are obsessed and given up on using social media. The most influential social networks, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are included. It is essential to know why people need to use social media wisely and need certain restrictions while using it. Many people are dedicated to social media because of its vast connectivity that anyone can access for free. This is exactly what many people around the world want. Facebook is the most discoverable among many social media sites. Not only can users leave comments on other people's posts, but by doing so, communication can be established. The second advantage is that it is absolutely satisfying in long distance relationships. The Telegraph investigation reveals that social networks such as Facebook motivate long-distance relationships. The number of people who have a significant other ...... middle of paper ...... an, and Claire Borengasser. "Is Social Media Too Social for Classes? A Case Study in Using Twitter." Technology Trends: Connecting Research and Practice to Improve Learning 57.2 (2013): 39-45. ERIC. Internet. January 15, 2014.SEABROOK, JOHN. “Streaming dreams”. New Yorkers 87.44 (2012): 24-30. Literary reference center. Internet. January 15, 2014. Cayari, Christopher. “The Youtube Effect: How Youtube Provided New Ways to Consume, Create and Share Music.” International Journal of Education and the Arts 12.6 (2011): ERIC. Internet. January 15, 2014. Chu, Jeff. “Would you like to put this online?” » Time 166.6 (2005): 52. MAS Ultra - School edition. Internet. January 15, 2014. Madden, Mary et al. “Parents, Teens, and Online Privacy.” Pew Internet and American Life Project (2012): ERIC. Internet. January 15, 201 “Teenage girls face dangers online.” USA Today Magazine 130.2685 (2002): 10. MAS Ultra - School Edition. Internet. January 15. 2014.