With the advancement of Technology, we all are becoming more and more active on social media websites and are losing connection with much of our personal lives. The current social media users have advanced to almost 4.2 billion people, out of which the Facebook users alone are not less than 1.2 billion. It is pretty easy to understand that why social media is so popular among its users. Not only does it provide a unique way to connect with people, but it also has several games and entertaining apps to make sure that you never leave the site.
Besides connecting with your friends, you can even upload your videos and pictures to show to your family and friends. Also, social media has become an excellent tool for many social causes, such as fundraising money for charities. Just like in today’s pandemic times, when someone wants help, whether it is related to gathering plasma donors or blood donations, the individual can post a status on social media platforms to ask for help and
The majority of the world is crazy after social media; it would not be quite astonishing if the world as a whole would be shocked if social media platforms just vanished someday. Let’s see what all consequences we might have to face if someday social media platforms just disappear,
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Makeup time for Meetups:
There is no second thought that if social media just vanished someday, the worst part which will be affected by it will undoubtedly be the relationship bonds we have with our friends. We will have to spare some time from our work and then plan for a catch-up instead of relying on social media. Social media has made our lives so dependent that we forget to meet them in person, which is also having a negative impact on our relationships we hold with them.
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Facial Expressions:
Talking to someone on social media seems much deliberate easy as compared to when you are talking Face to Face. Asking on social media to hang out is more accessible as and when compared to asking on Face to Face. Also, if you get rejected on social media, it’s easier, and you do not feel that much hurt, but when you are rejected on Face, it is kind of hurting.
- Social media proved as a platform for the audiences to raise their voices so that all those voices could bring some pretty big changes. The advent of Technology, along with the inclusion of Facebook, gave the audiences a platform to get their rights back. According to a survey, Facebook became a decentralized tool that served its purpose well and gave the power of the audiences to the back with a medium of voice and helped them with the opportunity to create changes.
- Unemployment would be hitting the people on a large scale if there were no social media. On a large scale, some people are working in the field of social media in one way or another. If we are talking about a world with no social media, then the chances of these talents getting a stand outside and showcasing their abilities would be quite impossible. Also, it will be pretty difficult for businesses to promote themselves.
- One aspect of Social media is that it helped us connect with the other side of the world. If there were no social media out there, then we would not have been so connected to the news all around us. Social media has for sure helped us in getting out of our shells in short.
Is Social Media really that beneficial to us?
- Social media marketing has several advantages to it. The prior and the most crucial benefit of using social media is its Anonymity. Many people find it easier to openly share their difficulties, problems, and feelings when there is minimal risk of identification or real-life consequences.
- Social media is always available 24/7 because the internet never sleeps, and with the advent of cell phones, you don’t even need to access your computer every time to stay connected to your social media.
- Sometimes locations can be a barrier when participating in Physical events, but you do not have to worry about locations when you are connected to social media.
Impact of social media:
1- Politics:
Social media has a significant impact on politics, many political leaders who are escalating their strategy for votes generation generally prefer social media for their advertisement campaigns because of the large user base that social media has. A study has revealed that those users who do not go for traditional media usually go on social media for electoral news for political elections.
2- Society:
Social media plays an essential role in deciding norms for society. That can be a positive and negative role depending on what content you are sharing on your social media accounts.
Conclusion:
Social media has made our lives much easier than old times where you had to send letters to inquire about someone’s health living far off at a place from yours. Technology has advanced since then and is growing ever after with new norms and driven Technology. Although social media plays a significant role in making our lives easier, the disadvantages of the same cannot be neglected simultaneously. Internet addiction, health issues, 24/7 multiplayer gaming are some of the adverse effects which can be seen in people of young age. The health department always advises social media users not to do overdo of internet usage as it can have adverse health effects on the same side.