Positive and Negative effects of Social Media.

                                      "POSITIVE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA":

1. You can find/connect with anyone around the globe.                                                                                  You can find old friends or classmates that you would not have otherwise found!
2. It is more convenient than traditional methods of communication.                                                               It is significantly faster than writing a letter and more comfortable than calling!
3. Businesses can use social media to target their specific audience.                                                                   That way, they only show an advertisement to who they are trying to target, i.e., teenagers, seniors, students, e.t.c!
4. Many jobs created for social media development/management.                                                             Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are the most significant websites on the Internet, meaning more employees are required to manage them!
5. You can share your life events with others.                                                                                                Whether it's getting married, graduating high school, or your birthday, you can share it with all your friends instantly!

                                 "NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA":

1. Cyber Bullying.                                                                                                                                         These bullies can hurt other people just by typing words on a screen and posting it!

2. Decreased Productivity.                                                                                                                         Many people have to check their social media on an hourly basis to keep up to date, which results in less productivity in the long run!
3. A false sense of connection.                                                                                                                    Because of Social Media, there is a lack of practical verbal communication skills!
4. Privacy Issues.                                                                                                                                      Even though companies like Facebook and Instagram are trying to minimize privacy issues, there will always be gaps allowing hackers to have access to one's information!

               All in all, Social media is a handy platform, but we must be aware of its dangers and the disadvantages it provides us.