Blog Social Networking

Social networking allows for companies to market off their products, as well as a great recruiting tool. Several people are now able to find jobs and show off their skills through social networks such as Facebook or LinkedIn. These networks allow for communication between users, and exchange information. Brands are able to put advertisement to influence people to buy their products. The article “Social Networking Technology Boosts Job Recruiting” addresses how it much easier to now find jobs, and many people are leaning towards it. It says “But what really makes Linkedin helpful is that it allows users to share their online Rolodexes. Shally Steckerl used to hunt talent for Microsoft and is a leader in online recruiting. With Linkedin, he can find people faster using a vastly increased network of contacts”( Langfitt). The rolodexes allow users to connect with others without having to ask someone if they know someone. It allows people to connect faster, and makes scouting easier. Promoting brands, merchandise, and work skills is beneficial to society because there is an constant exchange of information, and sharing. People are always alerting, aware, and connecting.

Although, there are benefits to social networking there are also negative aspects of it. The main is privacy concerns. People are putting their personal information on the Internet and allowing others to form opinions and comments. It increases bullying, and stalking. There are several cases in the news about social networks such as Facebook, and Instagram allow for bullying and making it more common for teen suicide. There is always a pressure placed upon individuals to look and act a certain way. Furthermore, The blog “ Is Myspace Good for Society? A Freakonomics Quorum” says “The big picture: social networking technologies support and enable a new model of social life, in which people’s social circles will consist of many more, but weaker, ties” ( Donath). Social network connects people building their social circles, however it isn’t as strong as communicating with someone in person. Communication these days are through social network platforms, and many loose the skill to network in person. Parents should always talk to their children about the dangers of social networking, and sharing too much. Users always have to be aware of the dangers.

These technologies in the future might evolve by completing taking away privacy controls since users already share so much. In contrast, it can also evolve by having stricter rules for sharing so it can prevent things like bullying.

Works Citied : 

 Dubner, Stephen J. “Is MySpace Good for Society? A Freakonomics Quorum.” Freakonomics, 15 Feb. 2008, freakonomics.com/2008/02/15/is-myspace-good-for-society-a-freakonomics-quorum/. 

Langfitt, Frank. “Social Networking Technology Boosts Job Recruiting.” NPR, NPR, 22 Nov. 2006, www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6522523&sc=emaf.