Social media sites like Twitter and Facebook have taken over my life. I can't even get on a computer without instinctively checking my Facebook and Twitter accounts. Some time's it's even unintentional! I won't be paying attention to what I am doing and just end up scrolling through Facebook's news feed or Twitter comments. If someone had been secretly tracking my social media use over the past years, it would probably make me puke. There no telling how many WEEKS of my life over the past couple years that I have wasted checking posts.
One of my friends deactivated her Facebook the other day. I asked her what the reason was and she said she was "going to see if she could make it a week without Facebook or Twitter!" It's unbelievable that it has gotten to the point of such a strong addiction.
Although I have portrayed social media as negative and an "addiction." I do not actually feel that Facebook or Twitter are destructive to anyone's well-being. In all seriousness, I think they are great! They keep you in touch with old friends and the happenings in their lives, current events, and is a great place to find answers to your general everyday questions. For example, I noticed just yesterday a friends Facebook status asking question about her newborns irregular breathing while sleeping. She went on to say that she had already called her pediatrician who said there was nothing to worry about, but wanted to know if anyone else had experienced this same thing. She received numerous comments containing similar stories and confirming what her doctor originally said. Facebook, Twitter, and other social media outlet's frustrate me at times because of the procrastination they cause, but in actuality are great sources of entertainment and information. This is why I, along with many others, have become social media addicts!
I had to explain the importance of twitter to my uncle the other day. I told him how it's fun to see what friends are up to and there are funny people to follow. I also shared that I follow news channels that keep me up to date on things going on in Kentucky and around the world. I think twitter is the best way to stay current with news. It also creates discussion about different trends and topics, and can be used for fun or business purposes. I definitely do agree with you that I am also addicted to twitter and basically all forms of social media.
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree how social media can be "addicting" but in reality, this is where we get most of our up to the minute information from. From entertainment to gossip to world news, you can find just about anything you want from Twitter or Facebook. Our society is becoming more and more greedy for information. Since everyone has a smartphone or blackberry on their side, most are able to stay connected with the world in as little as just a few clicks. So if you disconnected yourself from Twitter, how or where would you get your information from?
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