Pros and Cons of Social Networking Sites

Social Networking sites are a regular part of our everyday lives.
They are hugely popular  amongst the current generations.
But there are major disagreements to wether sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumbler etc. are really a good thing. Or wether they are invasive and destroying what is known as society today.

There are many good points to social networking sites they are the fastest ways of spreading information to a large group of people. Whether it is to inform people of a major event or simply to tell them what you are up to at the moment.

Many people also use social networking sites to socialise. Making new friends and keeping in contact with the existing ones. It can also lead to face to face interactions between people. This can be seen as both an advantage and a disadvantage. Although it is a good reason to meet with people you know, it can also be a reason to meet with people you don't know who could potentially be very dangerous.

Social media sites are also good for business. Whether you are an established and accomplished company or just a small music group trying to get recognised, Sites such as Facebook and Twitter can be used for great advertisement and raising awareness purposes.


There are also negative points to social networking, for example the spread of rumours and false information. Many fights and disputes can be traced back to sites like Facebook. As soon as something is posted millions can know about it in seconds. And without any checks on the informations validity many people become miss informed and this often leads to conflicts.

There is also speculation about how much social networks are an invasion of a persons privacy and personal life. Many people feel that information can easily be gathered against them without them knowing. There are also numerous scams and advertisements on the site also designed to steal information and money etc. from the site users.