There is no doubt that, year in, year out, using modern technologies as a communication tool is becoming popular among individuals. Some people think that it affects people to communicate. Nonetheless, I tend to disagree with this statement and I will support my view with examples.
On the one hand, online chatting has some drawbacks. First of all, it can be time-consuming sometimes. For instance, frequently two mates or a group of friends find an interesting topic, such as a football match, new released movie, or even life or career of celebrity, and talk about it all day long by forgetting more important things, namely accomplishing tasks from study or work or to feed starving pets. Furthermore, looking at the screen of the mobile phone for a long time is harmful for our brain and sight. Besides these issues, sometimes we are obsessed with our phones and online friends, so we are forgetting about our real friends and family that we should talk with.
On the other hand, chatting online can be handy. For example, if we want to inform somebody with crucial events, such as a meeting, a given home task, or a wedding, we can easily use online platforms like Instagram, Telegram, or Facebook. Moreover, they are very useful when we want to keep in touch with a relative or friend who is abroad, because without them we would have been used post offices and had to spend our extra money. Nevertheless, thanks to modern platforms, we are not suffering from these problems anymore.
In conclusion, even though online chatting has some disadvantages, it can be very useful in some cases.