It is a common believe that social networking sites have detrimental impacts on individual’s life as well as on the society. However, benefits of such networking websites are also undeniable. Social networking sites are not the only culprit, its negative, as well as positive impact, depend on, as well as positive impact, an individual use these websites.
In this world of Smartphone and high-tech computers, everyone is inclined to use social websites for different purposes. The main purpose for using these websites is to get entertained and to wipe off the boredom of life. Most of the people want to spend their leisure time by logging in these social websites. Social websites, such as facebook, are also an easy way to connect to different people residing beyond territorial boundaries. Moreover, people can now connect to different groups to feed their own interests. People are becoming more aware of the different cultures of different regions and countries. These websites also act as a platform on which an individual can know about present events all around the world. People can now also connect to their favorite celebrities an can follow their daily live activities.
However, the disadvantages of social websites have outdone the advantages. The irony of these websites is that these websites are creating disconnectivity among people even when these were meant to promote connectivity. The real or face-to-face connections among people are gradually fading away. People now feel disjointed even with their immature circle and community. The connections and relationships, which are made on these websites, have little or no credibility. Moreover, these websites also have given a sanctuary to different criminals. People connect to these criminals without even knowing their cruel intentions and later face the negative effects of their lives by connecting to such eccentric strangers. The concept of privacy shatters once you login to such social websites. Moreover, the addiction of social websites causes many students their academic failure. Working people also have to bear the consequences of their dedication towards work because of the distraction of these websites.
To conclude, social networking websites has succeeded to bring people of different regions closer to each other, however, this connectivity is deprived of face-to-face and real form of interactions. Cyber crime is one of the most detrimental effects of social networking sites, people now can easily become the victim of social harassments. Moreover, the credibility of the people on these websites is almost zero, therefore, reliance upon them is very dangerous.
