Social media is a very controversial topic. Some people believe that social media is a positive force, and some people believe that social media is a negative force in the world. The people who think social media is bad are wrong. Social media is a good thing as long as it is used appropriately and safely.
First, social media platforms such as Facebook, are very helpful connecting people with others and lost items. For example, in the book article “Social Media: Like it or Leave it” by Rebecca Rowell, she states “People use social network sites to reconnect with lost friends and family, ask for advice, buy and sell items, and help people in need directly.” Family members who live in different areas of the country or state, can remain connected to one another and even share daily experiences. Often people who are looking for certain products or services, post inquiries on social media platforms. People respond to these inquiries with suggestions of individuals or businesses to contact. Also, businesses advertise
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Social media can only be unsafe or harmful by user judgment. In the database article, “Don’t Listen to the Moral Panic, Social Media is Good for Young.” by Jay Watts, he explains that “No social media platform is intrinsically bad. Rather it is how we encourage young people to use them. There are those with mental health problems who have continuously located SM as beneficial.” The content that people post at times can be harmful to oneself or others. The social media platform itself is not harmful. At times, an inappropriate post or an event portrayed through social media triggers anger and outcry. Sometimes, this anger is directed towards social media platforms. This, however, is misplaced because it is not the platform that caused the issue or event. Furthermore, by design, social media tools are intended for good purposes. They are not inherently bad, it’s only when people use it