Pros and Cons of Social Networking

Social networking has become a giant part of our lives. It has made communicating convenient and simple. There is a downside. Facebook has become an obsession. Don't believe me? Take a walk through your office and see how many people are on Facebook looking at pictures, updating their status and playing a mini game.  Twitter is just as popular. It even has a verb form. A post or update is called a Tweet.

Facebook is a place where people can connect with old friends (stalk) and Twitter is a place where people can get immediate news updates (stalk).   

Social networking has it's pros and cons. Tom and I decided to list some. Enjoy!

Pro-Easy to share photos.

Con- Your boss just saw you do a body shot off another dude. The other dude, his son.

Pro- See what your friends are up to.

Con- Did you really need to know Jim just finished watching Twilight for the 6^th time today?

Pro- You are officially a couple once its posted on Facebook.

Con- The other girl/guy you are dating doesn’t ‘Like’ this relationship status update.

Pro- Your Farmville harvest is the best yet.

Con- Your sex life is baron.

Pro- Check in to let your friends know where you are.

Con- The creepy guy/girl who likes you will “just happen” to show up at the same place.

Pro- Easy to invite a large group of friends to your birthday party.

Con- You realize how few friends you actually have. Only 4 responded and one was a “maybe”. Maybe? Really? Why don’t you make up your damn mind? What could you possibly have going on?

Pro- Share interests with friends and family.

Con- You just found out your mom is into biker bars.

Pro- Share family vacation pictures with everybody.

Con- Your 42 year old buddy Rick “Likes” the picture of your 15 year old daughter in a bikini.

Pro- Can instantly chat with friends using the Facebook Messenger.

Con- That guy you went out with once in 8^th grade is asking you what your weekend plans are.

Pro- Good way to get to know people.

Con- The one guy/girl from the party last night who explained to you what their Japanese tattoos meant, even though you didn’t ask, just sent you a friend request.

Pro- Easy way to let everyone know when your big vacation is coming up.

Con- Your house just got robbed.

Pro- Get up to the minute updates from your favorite celebrities.

Con- Following Kim Kardashian doesn’t mean you will ever be her, look like her or date her. Trust me, we have tried.

Pro- Share your blog posts with all of your friends.

Con- People post blogs about topics you might not care about like beach pickup lines, to call or to text and first dates. If I haven’t clicked on the first 7 times why do you think I will this time?

What do you like about social networking? What annoys you the most about it?