In my opinion, social media can definitely be considered a double-edged sword; being able to reach any person in any place at any time is both a convenience and a danger for users. Connecting with others on a global scale is a privilege that comes with a cost. By using so many different platforms, we are exposing a lot of personal information to the Internet and its users. The discussion post mentioned one such case with ISIS and its use of social media for personal gain. Easy access to the Internet means equally easy access to the information it contains, a feature of which this group is currently taking advantage.
Social media can be negative in other ways as well. Cyberbullying, identity theft, and even stalking are all issues which have to be monitored when individuals expose so much of themselves to the general public. Facebook "likes" and comments are just as often used to bring people down as they are to build people up, and Twitter posts and comments can stir up as much drama as they do public discussion. When it comes to social media, users have to be careful what they post as well as how much information they allow others to see. By keeping in mind that staying connected with others means staying respectful of them as well, social media can be used as the positive outlet it was intended to be.
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