Social Media Analysis

Social Media Analysis

Holi, Christina
Prof. U
English 1000c
Fall 2013

Social Media Analysis

Social communication has always been a vital need to humanity. At its core, social communication did not change. People still exchange thoughts, feelings, and news; however the ways they socially communicate have radically changed. Online social networking is a recent form of social communication conducted over the Internet. Social networking websites provide a great socializing capability for their members. One of the most rapidly growing social networking sites is Facebook.com, with many million users all over the world. Facebook started out as a site designed for and available to students at Harvard University to help them get acquainted with other students living in the dorms. But, it is now a public site. This big success may be attributed to Facebook’s ease of use and unique socializing features.
Facebook allows users to connect to others by sharing pictures, blogs, videos, interests and more and has taken over teens and even adults along the globe. Many people believe that Facebook has a good side and others believe that Facebook is dangerous for users because of the amount of information that can be added on to one’s account. Also, those who oppose the use of the site feel that time should not be spent online because it takes time away from family and puts more emphasis on virtual rather than physical relationships. Others feel that this site allows for socialization and is just a way to have fun and keep in touch with friends and family.
But lets see one by one what virtues Facebook can have. Many believe that Facebook lowers heart rate, because spending time on Facebook helps people relax and decrease stress levels. Others believe that this site will help you land a job. More and more companies are using Facebook to check who are the best job candidates for hiring positions. It is also said that spending time on Facebook boosts our self-esteem. People feel good by looking...

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