Stop Using Social Media?

I’m sure we all know what social media is since the majority of us use it on a daily basis. Social media is very popular so there are many different opinions about it. Some people believe that social media can be distracting to people and taking away from getting work done. While others believe that social media is a fun and exciting way to connect with new people and ideas. I’m going to make sure that I provide my personal opinion on both sides and then persuade the reader to join my side.

Social media may be entertaining to the user, but it can also be very distracting. When you’re constantly scrolling through instagram, the minutes can add up without even knowing about it. Many students tend to use social media on their phones during class which can prevent them from learning and getting work completed. But it’s not only just taking time away from work. People can get so addicted that social media can also take away valuable time with family and friends. Social media is a common way for people with anxiety to avoid social interactions with other people. Many people often try to compare themselves to other people online which can increase feelings of stress and anxiety. I believe that it’s very difficult to make true friends that you can trust on social media. Most of the time the people that you meet end up being bullies that can add more stress. That is why people should avoid using social media.

One of the main advantages of social media is the ability to connect with other people from all over the world. Being able to communicate with other people without having to travel is a big advantage. Being able to connect and come together with other people to make a big impact in the community is very important to me and I’m sure it is to you too. There’s a lot of problems in the world we live in, so whenever people can come together to make change, it’s huge. In my opinion, people can learn pretty much anything from social media, especially YouTube. People can learn anything from simple life hacks to how to become a rocket scientist right from YouTube. Social media is also a great way for small businesses to get their name out there. Mostly every small business just starting out, relies on social media to gain attention. Social media isn’t just entertaining, some people make a living from earning money on social media.

I believe that people shouldn’t stop using social media because I think the benefits outweigh the disadvantages of using social media. Taking away someone’s ability to make a positive impact on the world wouldn’t be right, especially with all of the problems that we are facing together. In conclusion, people shouldn’t stop using social media.

“social media” by Sean MacEntee is licensed under CC BY 2.0.