Advantages & disadvantages of social networks.

Advantages & disadvantages of social networks.     

     Nowadays, almost everyone uses social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram...), so it is not strange if I say that they play an important role in our lifes. Obviously, everything is not positive about them, they also have many different downsides.

     As for the pros, it is undoubtely that these sites spread information faster than any other media, something instantaneous and massive. In addition, they improve our social relationships, meeting people from any part of the world. Also, social networks offer a way for unknown musicians and artists to increase their audience considerably. Another positive aspect about them is the "crowdsourcing" and "crowdfunding", which allows people to collectively accomplish a goal.

     Anyway, it is not all sunshine and roses. For instance, they can be a real distraction for some people, spending more time on them than studying or working. Furthermore, there are many people who have the main purpose of offending other users, a phenom commonly known as bulliyng. However, perhaps the biggest social networks drawback is that they make identity thief easier, that is why a complex password is requested to us when we sign in.

     In summary, the pros and cons of social networks are so equaled, but with a few healthy habits we can minimize the disadvantages. Thereby, we only have to be careful and responsible with what we do inside that "little" virtual universe.