Is Facebook Making You Mean?

Social media has taken over the lives of a lot of people. There are 8-9 year olds on Facebook now, as well as people who are (as I would say) ancient. Networking websites have their pros and cons; however, in the past couple of years, social media sites have been overloaded with cyber bullying and negativity. Unfortunately, this bullying and negativity starts with children and carries over into adults. It is extremely sad to see young children being so rude, but it is sadder seeing grown adults being inappropriate and immature towards others. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc. all have their benefits and perks when it comes to communication, but some people abuse them and other people while using them. In the essay “Is Facebook Making You Mean?“, the author’s thesis statement is about thinking before you post something on social media. Most people, especially teenagers, do not think about their post before they make it public. It is smart to think about what you put out on the Internet for the benefit of yourself. Nowadays, companies, corporations, and job sites check employee candidates’ social media sites to see if they are being appropriate on the web. If a potential employee does not post appropriate material,

Being able to stay connected with old friends is convenient, but this small benefit does not out weigh the downfalls to social media. It has done more harm to our society than good. There is constant drama, debate, and debacle that could be solved without the social media aspect. Even our President of The United States is making a fool of himself while posting controversial material on the Internet. Social networking websites are solely for communication and keeping up with friends or loved ones. They are not supposed to be used for trashing people/things, posting inappropriate stuff, or