The article gives a list and examples of social media pros and cons. Overall the article talks about the idea that we are relying on social media for most of our human interactions. Social media is not a bad way to connect with people, but we must keep in mind the interactions with people face to face. The title of the article is “Technology can have positive and negative impact on social interaction,” however I feel the article focuses more on the negative than the positive aspect of the idea. Most everyday people have an idea already about the positives of social media, but I would like to see a few more ideas for the positive side of things.
This is such a great article, Tyler! I agree that the article does focus a lot more on negativity, and you wanting more positive ideas. Well, I got the idea a little from the article, but it mentions people divorcing and I will take it a step further and throw in for example a loss of a child. I feel that social media can be a great outlet for getting to meet others who have experience that same loss. Another way of having a support system; someone that maybe you feel you can be a little more open and honest with because you don't actually "know" this person. I know it isn't the happiest of ideas, but I really think that is a great outlet for so many going through a bad time in their life. They don't feel judged, they don't feel ashamed, they can just feel how they feel without someone telling them its not okay.
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