Social Media Today

     Back in the 80's and 90's the only real technology there was, was maybe a VCR and a huge home phone. Now, there are touch screen cell phones, touch pads, flat screen T.V's, touch screen watches, so there are many ways to access social media. Social media is turning into the new of communication. Yes people did communicate through emails but that was just a faster way, then writing a letter. People communicate through Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc. People seem to do/say more bold things on social media, because you are not talking directly to that person, here are some examples.

     On Twitter and Facebook, we have seen an increase of cyber-bullying on those websites. I feel like people tend to say bolder things on those websites because they are just typing it. You can't see the person's face as you say the hurtful things, all you see is a computer screen.  Back in the day
people had to say those hurtful words to the persons' face, and the consequence usually came right away. On social media the consequence might not happen for quite awhile, or not at all. This is one of the reasons why people tend to have a bad thought towards social media.

     A more positive side of social media is how news travels very quickly. That can be a negative but for things like hurricanes and world disasters, we can find out right away through social media and start to donate. Also through Facebook you can use it to check up on family members that live in different states. I use my Facebook to check on my two older sisters who live in Minnesota and Florida, that way I can make sure they are doing okay. Social media can be a good thing at certain times.

     Social media today has its positives and negatives in their own ways. Social media helps bullies accomplish their goal of beating people down, but I do know there are people out there who are trying to bring down those bullies. Social media can be a positive with getting news out and making sure you are still connected to all of your family members as well. View social media as you like but just know there are the negatives and the positives.