AMITY UNIVERSTIY

RAJASTHAN
MERITS AND DEMERITS OF
SOCIAL NETWORKING
Presented By:
ANURAG FARKYA

What is Social
Networking?

Social Networking can be defined

as a phenomenon that has recently
taken over the web, allowing more
connectivity and interaction between
web users. Several websites, such as
Facebook and MySpace are labeled
as "virtual communities."

MERITS OF SOCIAL
NETWORKING
SITES
Social media is leading the biggest

transformation

in

communication and advertising since e-mail.

Most social networking websites typically have an open
membership. This means that anyone can become a member, no
matter what their hobbies, beliefs, or views are. However, once you
are inside this online community, you can begin to create your own
network of friends.

Other merits of social

networking sites are:

Connections mean power and money for many

companies

Constant flows of information from updates and

real time communication Ex. Twitter

Breaks down barriers for people who want to

stay in touch with other people

Companies can obtain information from their

demographics
May

be used for educational reasons such as:

-publishing and sharing content

-collaborating with others
forming

communities of interest

provide

added context and value to knowledge

 There are also more than 1,600 Facebook

Education applications that allow students to help

each other with homework and other subject
related problems
Means of self expression
It is also the most cost effective way to keep in
touch with your people. Here geographical
locations are no barrier to stay in touch.
With social networking sites, you are not bound
by any geographical and cultural differences. You
get to meet and know a variety of people whose
interests are similar to your own. These sites are a
window to different cultures and places.
The social networking sites also facilitate you to
procure information on any subjects from

DEMERITS OF SOCIAL
NETWORKING SITES
The most glaring disadvantage of social
networking sites is the risk of identity theft
and fraud.
The personal information of users can be
used by dubious people for illegal
activities. Information like the e-mail
address, name, location, and age can be
used to commit online crimes.
Usually once information is published on
the internet, it is there forever.
Sites like Facebook have been used to

 The open line of communication can lead

adults to talk to minors in appropriately.

Can easily be used as a tool to publicly or

privately cyberbully.
They can spread malicious humor among
your friends and also download and morph
your photos.
Social networking may promote isolation
and may lead to mental health issues.
91% of social networking teens claim they
use the sites to stay in touch with friends
they see frequently, while 82% use the sites
to stay in touch with friends they rarely see

 72% of all social

networking teens use the
sites to make plans with
friends; 49% use the sites to
make new friends
Boys who use social
networking sites are more
likely than girls of the same
age to use social networking
sites to make new friends
(60% vs. 46%)
Just 17% of all social
networking teens say they
use the sites to flirt.
Boys who use social

CONCLUSION

If networking on the internet sounds like something you

would be interested in, you are encouraged to learn more.

Through social networking site you can stay in touch with

the people you want.

Try to avoid the strangers and the fraud people for your
own safety.

Questions?
Comments?

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