Social Networking Sites
I agree with Merchant’s thoughts on Social Networking Sites. It is true that in the era of technology and innovation, the use of social networking sites has been increased for different purposes in which education is the one. Social networking sites allow individuals to develop online relations with each other, interact daily through the use of devices, and function effectively. Social networking sites are used to build connections among people over vast distances. Social networking sites also used to look for the development of business relationships and casual relationships. Progress in communication technology removes all the barriers among people and replace many processes like the postal system. Because of social networking sites, communication becomes more fast and accurate. Back to the time, when the postal system was used to communicate with people across the globe. It was not an authentic way to communicate for business purposes.
On social networking sites, people create their ID’s by putting relevant information and then add their friends to whom they want to talk, make new friends, speak with unknown people share information and much more. The online appeal of Social Networking Sites in the field of education and on social circles of children’s cannot be overemphasized. SNSs unrivalled paths of learning through these sites, for example, Facebook, if used appropriately, is a source of flawless information about world events (Merchant, 2012).
Yes, Social Networking Sites helps me a lot in developing social capital. I am using many SNSs from years and have good experience with all the sites. SNSs is, indeed a great source of information. I have many friends from these sites, and I talk with them randomly. Apart from casual talk, SNSs provide us, information groups, to join. I have joined many educational groups and getting many advantages from daily posts.
Another thing I found useful about SNSs is that these sites are superb helpful for the promotion of any business. People discuss their businesses, share information and buy products through their online networks. In future, I planned to own a business, and I am pretty sure that these networks will help to promote my business. But one thing is, the use of Social Networking Sites affect my traditional social network at much extent. I feel that because of my online presence and use of Social Networking Sites, I spend less time in my social circle and cut off from all type of participation. This is because of technical addiction that affects our physical relationships. Relations and friends on Social Networking Sites separating us from our real-life relations and friends.