How Social Networks Have Changed Today’s Society

I was not aware that we had to start blogging this week or even aware what the topic was to be about, but seeing how there are about five other people who have, I guess I should write something.

In today’s society there are a plethora of different social networking sites. From Facebook to Twitter to online dating, there is a social site for just about anyone. While these different sites can be useful to society, they can also be dangerous. With numerous dangers, including shortening of words, less parental control, and twenty-four hour access, these social networks raise the question, how have social networks changed today’s society? There are many journals and articles, both scholarly and popular, that help show and point out these dangers, but most can see the changes in their own day to day life. By using social networking sites as a way to communicate, instead of face-to-face conversations, today’s society is being transformed into a much harsher and less intelligent place.

To put an end to this growing phenomenon, society needs to set up rules and regulations. Until this is done, social networks are going to continue to cause more damage than they are worth. Don’t forget, social networking sites can be a great asset to today’s society, but without regulations they are going to continue to transform society into a harsher, less intelligent place.