Why have a social network? Why? Why do you have the consistency to check a social network to see how many likes you have gotten or see who has said what on what? Is there pleasure in that? Especially if someone has multiple social networks, is that even necessary?
Today, in 2012 we have so much technology it's not even funny. You have Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Skype, ooVoo, Instagram, Cinemagram and way more "apps" to download. I think there comes to a point in someone's life where they grow out of this stage and not pay mind to so much entertainment.
For one, relationships go no where with someone that has multiple social networks, at least most don't. For example, a Facebook status says a couple is in love and then 3 weeks later that same person updates a status saying she can't take the girls on his Facebook. It's funny to see, but don't laugh too soon you may already be a victim of this. Am I right? Depends on who is reading this I guess.
Second, the next generation is completely surrounded by social networks. These little applications you download on your IPhone end up everywhere in your life. From the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed most will take a picture, write a poem on Tumblr, or status update. This causes younger generations, ones who tend to follow in others footsteps, adapted to this style. There is no more reading a goodnight story or board games with friends, there is just a bunch of media that distracts us from life, which leads me to the final reason why social networks are unnecessary.
People are more concerned about telling everyone about what they are doing instead of actually doing something with their life. I have a social network I use but that does not mean I am on it 24/7, however some are. These people tend to be the ones not focused with paying bills, school, working or having a potential future. Not saying someone can not have a future with social networks I am just saying someone should not spend so much time on one, or more than one because it is not important. Like I said before, there is a point in someone's life where you grow out of this stage and I meant to grow up. People need to not be so focused on a status update but be focused on school, work, family, and real life experiences instead of keeping yourself blocked in on a social network where you can only do so much.
You do not have to agree with me, but this is just me thinking aloud to see where it goes.
I agree with you on the point of people having too many social networks and spending way too much time on them. I however think that social networks keep people connected. for example I can keep in touch with friends who went to college out of state and even my family that lives accross the country. Yes I know I could shoot them an email or a call them but sometimes there isn't time to do that. It is easier to write on their facebook wall or comment on a picture they post that comes up in your news feed. I don't spend 24-7 on facebook because I have a life and stuff to get done and facebook keeps me connected with people that I don't get to see as often.
ReplyDeleteI agree with both of you. Yes, it is a great way to stay connected especially when we go off to college since we do not see our friends for months until winter break. However, these social networks can be very distracting. Speaking by experience, I have procrastinated doing my work just because I wanted to keep up with what was going on on Facebook. It is not until after that I am stressing out that I realize how foolish it was of me to waste all that valuable time. Because of this I have been very tempted to delete all my accounts, but at the same time I do not have the will power to do it. These networks are the new and popular way to communicate.
ReplyDeleteObviously social networks are unnecessary in the sense that no one truly needs one to survive and live their life. However, I think social networks can be very useful, both for connecting with various people you have known, but also as a way for businesses, musicians and other groups to promote their cause. I just believe that people should treat social networks as what they really are, and not spend so much time on them that they are living their lives online more than in the real world.
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