Angelo
Simone
Blog #2
Effects Facebook Has Had On Society and
Individuals
Facebook has affected society and
individuals so profoundly that it can be compared to the invention of the
internet. Facebook has changed the way we communicate to one another and how we
make friends. It gives us a way to present ourselves to the public as we want
to be seen, not just how others see us. We can stay in touch with old friends,
make new ones, learn about current events, search for employment, let people
know what is going on in our lives, and so much more. As many positive effects
that Facebook has, there are also some negative ones.
Facebook has a significant effect on
society in a global sense. Facebook is free and available to everyone. Price
for membership is no longer an issue. A person’s social class, status, and wealth
no longer matter. Facebook has also linked communities and people around the
world as one. Those who are a member of Facebook are now part of a global community.
Facebook increases an individual or community’s ability to be heard; no one is
isolated from society any longer. Everyone now has a voice that is audible to
the entire Facebook community.- http://www.lifepaths360.com/index.php/facebook-and-society-how-facebook-affects-society-has-facebook-changed-society-5131/
Facebook has created a new way for
people to communicate with one another. A person with a relative or friend in another
state or country can now talk to them by simply messaging their Facebook.
Individuals who are looking for jobs can browse all of the businesses located
on Facebook and read reviews and likes from other people and/or customers. The
same applies to companies researching potential employees by allowing them to
read the job candidate’s profile. People who are looking for a service like
babysitting or plumbers can browse all of the related businesses and pick the
one that looks best to them.
On more of a negative note, Facebook
allows anybody’s profile to be viewed by everyone. This can harm someone who is
trying to get a job and their potential employer looks up their profile and
sees negative posts or inappropriate pictures. Many relationships have ended by
a significant other finding out their loved one is cheating on them through the
posts on his or her profile. Negative posts about others can lead to rumors and
ridiculing of the person mentioned. This can also apply to a certain business
or company.
Facebook can also lead some people
into depression. These people are so obsessed and dependent on what is posted
on their profiles that when negative posts happen, they become clinically
depressed. People that have become obsessed with Facebook start to fall from
society. They live their lives on their computer and do all of their day to day
activities from watching their Facebook. These types of people do not even
leave their homes or go outside in the real world. Even if it does not get to
that point, many people spend the greater part of their day always checking
their Facebook from phones and other mobile devices.- http://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/mar/12/social-network-bad-mood-friends
Ultimately, whether the pros outweigh the cons of Facebook is
more of a personal opinion. There really is no definitive answer to this
question. Facebook really just falls into society’s wants of getting their
information faster and easier. Freedom to view and be viewed has actually come
with the invention of the internet, long before Facebook was even around. It is
up to everyone to use Facebook wisely and for personal gains rather than
losses. The internet and Facebook both have the same fundamental rule: Beware
of what you post, because it can be seen by anyone.
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