The Internet and Social Media
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Social Media is defined by Merriam-Webster as “forms of electronic communication (as Web sites for social networking and microblogging) through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other content (as videos)” (Merriam-Webster), and for many Americans is a method of social interaction that is used often on a daily basis. It has been determined that one in five people use social media at least once a day and that 19% of Americans between the age of 15 and 54 are on sites like Facebook and Twitter(). It’s no longer common place to send handwritten letters or birthday cards, now writing on a wall, sending a tweet or snapping a picture is accepted. Although social media has provided todays society with instant forms of communication and ways to connect, it also created a new standard for living and has caused problems for many groups of citizens in all walks of life and has caused society to re-think its usage. There are two views about social media, either that. It is a positive addition to society and its benefits outweigh the risks, or that social media causes more harm than good and it’s usage should be limited.
Some of the ideas that are central to the idea that social media is a benefit to today’s society are that social media encourages increased communication with friends and family, provides fast access to breaking news and other information, and help business attract new business and correspond more quickly with their existing customers. Increased communication is important in all aspects of life. Keeping in touch with family and friends is easier than ever before. Whether it be a Facebook post or a tweet updating friends about exciting news or being able to see a picture...
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...e to get information more quickly. I was having an issue with my cable box and rather than calling up Time Warner and being on hold, I was able to tweet their support handle and get an answer and solution within minutes. I believe that the key to safe and secure social media begins with proper use. Illegal and highly discouraged activities should not be tolerated and consequences should be mandatory. In terms of social media use in teens and young adults, it is important for parents to teach their children what acceptable use of computers and social media is so that they can understand the potential danger and all minors should be monitored while using the Internet to ensure safe usage is being followed. Regardless of age, all users of social media should think twice before clicking the post button about what unintended consequences that post could have.
In this essay, the author
- Argues that social media is a positive addition to society and its benefits outweigh the risks.
- Explains that social media encourages increased communication with friends and family, provides fast access to breaking news, and helps business attract new business and correspond more quickly with their existing customers.
- Explains that the invention of the internet allowed for fast and real-time publishing of news media. local broadcast stations are using facebook and twitter to provide up-to-the-minute status updates about breaking news situations.
- Explains that businesses use social media to inform current customers about current happenings and attract new customers with promotions and advertising.
- Explains that many users of social media are teenagers and young adults and this specific age range have become targets for people looking to do unethical things.
- Opines that as social media becomes more encompassing, businesses should adopt policies that are not in violation of privacy, free speech, and fair employment laws.
- Opines that the key to safe and secure social media begins with proper use. illegal and highly discouraged activities should not be tolerated and consequences should be mandatory.
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