Recently I began to ponder Social Media. We as a society are plugged in and tuned in. Are social media sites a blessing or a curse? Are we better off as a society using them? In my opinion it's both and yes & no.
Facebook gave us a way to connect with friends and family. It has given us a way to share stories and photos with each other. But it has given rise to a platform of preaching and the festering of hate. People argue over political views, religious views, human rights views, etc. It has opened our eyes to sides of people we would have never seen. From a simple posting of an article could destroy a friendship. A posting of a picture could ruin a person's career or personal life. Things that were once so private are set out for the world to see.
Tumblr has given us a way to share photos, our deepest thoughts, our interests with the world. No matter what you post can be searched by virtually anyone. It's a way to have anonymity but get your voice out there. The down side again is it has given rise to a platform of preaching and the festering of hate. If you don't want to follow someone, don't. If you don't agree with their views or content, don't follow them. But some people are out to fester hate. Messages can be sent anonymously. Hate mail can be received. While so many are trying to create a community of like minded people, others deem it is their duty to tear it apart.
Google + is still in it's infancy. But it has some of the same characteristics of Facebook. The main plus about it is that not many people are on it. It has a higher control of who can see what posts. As me and my friends call it... it is a safe place. At least for now.
I wish people could use these sites with better judgement. I wish people would accept everyone for having their own view points and not spread hate when they do not agree. I wish people would understand that no one is perfect, so they need not judge people for their imperfections as they are not perfect.
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