The Use of Social Networking Sites
By
Ogechi Ebere
By
Ogechi Ebere
Their Advantages, Abuses and Dangers.
Their Advantages, Abuses and Dangers.
The Use of Social Networking Sites
The Use of Social Networking Sites
Introduction:
Human beings by and large are social. They feel an inherent need to connect and expand their connections. There is a deep rooted need among humans to share.
In the past, due to geographical distances and economic concerns, connections between people were limited. A social network is made up of individuals that are connected to one another by a particular type of interdependency. It could be ideas, values, trade, anything. Social networks operate on many levels. Initially social networking happened at family functions where all relative and friends would conglomerate under one roof.
Social networking has always been prevalent; it is just that in these times the face of social networking has changed. Where earlier the process was long drawn, involving a chain movement where in one person led to another through a web of social contacts, today the process is highly specialized.
I’ll introduce to you the most must-know advantages and disadvantages, dangers of social media so you’ll be aware of how to use it in the safest and most valuable possible ways!
Advantages of Social Networking Sites:
1) Low Cost Communication (essentially free)
If you go on to social networking sites such as Facebook, Bebo or MySpace, you can send messages back and forth to multiple friends at once, absolutely free from charge (apart from the cost of actually running the internet, and computer etc.).
2) Making New Friends
You are given the opportunity to make new friends via such sites, whether that be 'suggested friends' (a friend of a friend) or online relations that can be formed due to a shared interest or hobby.
3) The Ability to Upload Videos and Images
Most Social Networking platforms have the capability to allow you to upload particular media. So a wide selected audience can view your
Ogechi Ebere
By
Ogechi Ebere
Their Advantages, Abuses and Dangers.
Their Advantages, Abuses and Dangers.
The Use of Social Networking Sites
The Use of Social Networking Sites
Introduction:
Human beings by and large are social. They feel an inherent need to connect and expand their connections. There is a deep rooted need among humans to share.
In the past, due to geographical distances and economic concerns, connections between people were limited. A social network is made up of individuals that are connected to one another by a particular type of interdependency. It could be ideas, values, trade, anything. Social networks operate on many levels. Initially social networking happened at family functions where all relative and friends would conglomerate under one roof.
Social networking has always been prevalent; it is just that in these times the face of social networking has changed. Where earlier the process was long drawn, involving a chain movement where in one person led to another through a web of social contacts, today the process is highly specialized.
I’ll introduce to you the most must-know advantages and disadvantages, dangers of social media so you’ll be aware of how to use it in the safest and most valuable possible ways!
Advantages of Social Networking Sites:
1) Low Cost Communication (essentially free)
If you go on to social networking sites such as Facebook, Bebo or MySpace, you can send messages back and forth to multiple friends at once, absolutely free from charge (apart from the cost of actually running the internet, and computer etc.).
2) Making New Friends
You are given the opportunity to make new friends via such sites, whether that be 'suggested friends' (a friend of a friend) or online relations that can be formed due to a shared interest or hobby.
3) The Ability to Upload Videos and Images
Most Social Networking platforms have the capability to allow you to upload particular media. So a wide selected audience can view your