Social Media

Social media is a part of life.  Because of this, I wasn't surprised at most of the information that I read about the social media.  One of the biggest problems of networking sites is obvious-it consumes time.  And mattering on how much of a "facebook junkie" you are, it can take up more of your time than it should.  Even so, I don't think anyone would be willing to give up their networking sites based on how easily it distracts people.  The convenience and ability to keep in touch with friends no matter where they are in the world is just too nice to give up. 

I think that social media is also very beneficial.  People can upload videos, pictures, and create posts to get feedback from their peers.  For instance, a start-up photography business in my  hometown created a Facebook page where they uploaded all of the pictures that they took (with consent of course) so that people could comment and say what they liked and didn't like about the pictures.  Because of that page, they now have many seniors go there for senior pictures.  The seniors know what kind of pictures they will recieve due to the examples that were on the page. 

Personally, I try to spend as little time on Facebook and any social media sites as possible.  Time, especially in college, is a very precious thing.  I don't want to waste it on something pointless.  Honestly, I would rather read a book or watch a movie than sit and chat with someone on Facebook for two hours.  What is the point?  If I really want/need to get ahold of someone, I call them.  There is no special font for sarcasm, and I know many friendships and relationships that have been ruined due to misinterpretation of a status or comment on Facebook.  It isn't worth it.  Find another way to spend your time....Something that will actually benefit you in the future.