Social Networking

What are your thoughts about social networking?  Is it gossip or a way to share with others?  Technology is so vast these days; it’s hard to keep up.  There are many opportunities to social network on the computer.  Many individuals know that Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, MySpace and many chat places provide ways to talk to others.  It’s a great place to meet and communicate with family and friends to reconnect. People can share interests. There are also many challenges and hazards that can arise if you don’t use these networks wisely.

While people can use Facebook to communicate to family members around the world, share pictures and many other capabilities, it can be an unsafe haven for cyber bulling.  Keep yourself safe!  Do not share personal information for everyone to see; only invite people you know, don’t meet or talk to someone you don’t know.  More information of pros and cons of social networking, please take a look at this website: http://socialnetworking.procon.org/ According to this site, many businesses and individuals spend more time online meeting people than face to face, also more money and time is spent on technology, less time from is spent meeting with family in the home because the individual in on the computer.  On the other hand, individuals can find all types of information ranging from health issues to current events.  Information on this site state - “Studies have shown those who have social network accounts are healthier than those who don’t”.  Also, using these social networks can become addicting and take valuable time away from loved ones. Is this true? You be the judge.