How to look at social networking

After reading the article Social networking sites and our lives I personally believe that some social networking sites can be beneficial and very useful for people dealing with specific circumstances. For instance, using Facebook as a way to keep in touch with family or friends scattered all over the world can definitely be a benefit and used toward people’s advantages. 

People in your life who you don’t get to see too often can become more apart of your life when you get involved or connected with them on different social media sites. It may not be the same as seeing the ones you love face-to-face, but at least you are able to communicate with one another. Plus, the fact that most social networking sites are free is another positive point. Just because someone logs into Facebook regularly and on a daily basis doesn’t mean that their life is being taken over by a networking site. People all over have their own reasons to why they would join a media site and be so involved with it, which may not always be a bad thing. 

So of you aren't abusing the social networking site for bad publicity or overusing it, but instead staying connected with loved ones, friends, or even involving some work use throughout your day then it shouldn't have such a negative outcome.

However, I also think that if you are logging into to Facebook or any other networking site just because you’re bored or have nothing else to do, then you may have a problem. I think people shouldn’t rely on social media sites when they really don’t have to.

People who use Facebook too much and revolve their life around the site(s) may start to have a problem. After a while, people will just get used to talking and communicating to others only on Facebook or other media sites, instead of participating in real life activity. 

Networking sites are great when you are able to connect, share, and visualize how certain individuals are doing, but at the same time too much social media can become an issue. Nowadays, almost everyone is somehow connected to a social networking site and some believe it is creating a problem. Nonetheless, everyone is entitled to their own opinion and decide on their own if they think social networking sites are bringing us together or tearing us apart.