Soooo ... I think I am going to write about whether or not Facebook has a positive or negative impact on society. I didnt elaborate too much because that's what my essay is for, but here are the basics.
Article: http://www.suite101.com/content/facebook-good-or-bad-for-communication-a121387
My article is separated into three different parts. The positive impact of Facebook, the negative impact, and how Facebook should actually be used. Some key points about the positive impact on Facebook is that it joins many family members and friends from long distances. It also helps those people who feel isolated and are anti-social. Facebook also introduces people to new faces that they would have never met before.
Facebook also plays a negative role in society. The most common thought about why Facebook can be negative is because it prevents and lowers the drive for people to interact face to face. Instead of actually going up to the person to have a conversation they may go to the internet and send them a comment or a message. This leads to misunderstandings. Without seeing a persons body language and hearing their tone it is very hard to know how they are saying a statement. Lastly, Facebook is a "easier" way to gossip. Most people are too scared to say things to the person face to face so they start problems on Facebook.
The last section talks about how Facebook should be used. It states that it is necessary for some kind of social and communication skills. It should only be used for positive reasons such as, getting to know new people and starting new relationships. With that being said, you should communicate with the people you know mostly face to face and use Facebook for new people.
I find this so interesting because there are so many pro's and con's to having a social network such as Facebook. I think social networks can be good to society you just have to know how to balance yourself as well as your time.
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