Cons of Social Media
Social networking users are likely to security attacks such as hacking, identity theft, and viruses Using social media can harm students' chances for college admissions Social networking enables cheating on school assignments Children may endanger themselves by not understanding the public and viral nature of social networking sites Criminals use social media to commit and promote crimes Social networking sites lack privacy and expose users to government and corporate intrusions Social media enables the spread of unreliable and false information |
Pros of Social Media
Social networking sites spread information faster than any other media Law enforcement uses social networking sites to catch and prosecute criminals Social networking is good for the economy Being a part of a social networking site can increase a person's quality of life and reduce the risk of health problems Social media sites help employers find employees and job-seekers find work Social networking sites help people who are socially isolated or shy connect with other people Social networking sites allow people to improve their relationships and make new friends |