Social Media's Negative Effects On Interpersonal Relationships

Thesis:

Throughout history, developments in technology and communications have gone hand-in-hand in society’s advancement. However, the most significant impact of technology is in the communication department, because the spread internet has made sending emails, chatting, paying bills and finding a date affordable and quick. People can use Facebook, Skype, Yahoo or Gmail to communicate efficiently and instantly to their friends and loved one’s for no cost at all if they choose to.

Main Argument: I will be attempting to use inductive arguments to distinguish and validate my point, that social media does not hinder interpersonal relationships, by using a standardized form from chapter 2.2 putting arguments in standard form.

P1: Social media

Equally important, traveling to another state or country is still or now more expensive than before. I believe we all have family that live in the same state and hour or two away and can’t afford to see each other. Although, most people in America can’t afford a plane ticket or train ride pretty much anywhere, using something like Skype brings people closer when they can 't always physically see each other. The range of social media is global, and the technology opens up possibilities for communication that were almost literally unthinkable prior to its arrival. Another huge gain, that can be seen through social media is the capabilities they bring to the table, Facebook for instance, allows you to reconnect with people you haven’t seen in years family, or

However, it should be taken into consideration that these social media platforms do have flaws that need to be workout, social media stalking, social media bullying, just to name a few. These are but a few points that are good and should be took into account but people who uses these social media platforms have been made aware of these issues so they can take the necessary precautions and make adjustments accordingly not to be victims of these situations. Everything that human beings have developed in this world have positive and negative effects, nothing is absolutely safe for people in society, the food we eat, the automobiles we use to get around, everything comes with a warning label and the use of social media platforms are no different people only need to be made aware and decide for themselves what is in their best