In my own view, this ''Social Media'' phenomenon has really affect many people's lives. Almost ALL the people I know has their own account on the social media sites.
The popular social media sites I can name are Facebook, Twitter, Cyworld, Myspace and YouTube. Friendster which is also a social media site used to be very popular when I was in my secondary education like 3-5 years ago. But now, Facebook has totally taken over Friendster's popularity. It's obvious that the sites which I've mentioned above are popular among the younger generations, but now, it is even popular among the older generations! Even my parents have their own account on Facebook. Haha.
Social media sites not only brings people closer together, it also make us know someone better. From what I've noticed, some people 'act' differently in the virtual world. What I mean is, they tend to open up themselves more than in the real world. Some people are emotional in the virtual world because they like to share their feelings. Sometimes you'll be surprised at the things they post on the social media sites.
I guess I should just end my review here :)
Wow... its kind of cool actually that your parents have Facebook! haha! Anyway, I do agree that social media sites bring people together. I think this is because social media sites allow us to become our real self, as you mentioned, and social media also allow people to come out of their own shell. There is no awkwardness in social media as compared to communicating in personwhich is why people are more daring with the things they post.
ReplyDeleteyour parents are really cool. even my parents don't even know how to sms.
ReplyDeleteI don't think that people will become real self in social media sites as some of them can create fake account,put fake names and post up other people's pictures as their pictures. They use social media as a tool to cheat people's money and for other purposes.
So, be aware of stalkers in facebook! lol. Don't let your personal details expose too much.
I agreed! Haha, siriusly, your parents are really cool. I was somewhat suprised when you chatted with your mom through skpye. ^^ Ahaha!
ReplyDeleteYeah... People do act diff in the online world... Maybe they feels safe to say whatever they wanted....But that could get them in danger in real life as well.