+ I have a very close friend that moved to Texas during my college years. Without social networking we would rely solely on texting and couldn't share videos or pictures since neither of us have smart phones.
+ For some people I do believe it is harder to interact in person, especially at a young age. Social networking may provide enough "cover" (that is really the wrong word) and give confidence to these shy individuals.
+ People share anything on the Internet. Good days, bad days, it really doesn't matter. I someone is posting dark thoughts it may be much easier to direct them towards help before it's too late. I love this feature of social networking.
- Social networking is a great waste of time. It can consume free time if you let it with so many pointless games (Mafia Wars, Farmville, Bejeweled, etc.).
- As more and more people use poor grammar and slang on these sites, I have noticed increased usage in formal writing such as personal emails, letters, and in everyday conversations. It has become a pet peeve of mine.
- Hackers are always one step ahead, so as more people place private information on the Internet through these sites, it leaves the door open and invites hackers to take advantage. This is inescapable and will only become a growing issue as we move forward with no way to avoid it in my opinion.
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