Most people are selected to communicate with others via the internet rather than in person. In my opinion, this is a negative development, which can lead towards isolation, potentially harmful situations and problems later on in life.
On the one hand, one serious issue that arises from people socializing online is that it can lead to isolation. Before the development of the internet, people met each other and enjoyed themselves by talking face to face in different places, for instance, cafes, bars and restaurants. However, nowadays, people prefer to live alone at their home alone, and these kinds of activities may affect mental health like depression, over thinking and other issues.
Another issue is that meeting people online can be risky. In other words, people can assume fake identities online as well as hide their true characteristics. This is particularly concerning for teenagers, who are easily impressionable and can easily be led into unbearable situations. Furthermore, as this interaction is online, parents have no way of monitoring it and protecting their child.
On the other hand, socializing online can end in difficulties years later as conservations and shared photos that had been forgotten. This is currently critical for many people, again specially for teenagers, those who do not think about consequences before posting online. furthermore, information, which is put on online remain there forever and while people may share intimate communications with close friends, these word can then later leading to embarrassment.
In conclusion, a number of people prefer to socialize online with others rather than face to face, and it has enormous negative impacts on both individuals and society. Moreover, it has brought some unwanted issues like isolation, harmful situations and other problems later on in life.