In the contemporary era, social media has increasingly become globally popular with the purpose of communication and new updates. While some argue that social media may come with some drawbacks, particularly misleading information or fraud, I believe that the advantages of these platforms will outweigh its disadvantages.
On the one hand, it is undeniable that information on social media may be misleading to users, as this information has not been proven by official telecommunication institutions. Consequently, when social media users update these misleading news, they may encounter some unprecedented situations, especially about the legislation. For example, as some people spread misleading information, which may be harmful to the society, they could be fined. Moreover, using social media for daily communication may hinder face-to-face interaction, as people just communicate via virtual space. This, in turn, results in emotional detachment among people in the society
However, I believe that the perks social media offers can overshadow its above drawbacks. In communication, people easily communicate with their family and relatives or keep contact with co-workers at the workplace regardless of geography and time. With support from social media outlets, people can send a message and even take video calls to others without worrying about the call fees or distance that conventional communication methods cannot replicate. In the globalization era, moreover, social media platforms bridge a gap for global residents to communicate and exchange information and knowledge together. For example, some communication applications, such as facebook or instagram allows users to connect with foreigners users, which aids users chat and broadens their social network. Without geography barriers, people around the world easily stay connected with and access news updates.
In conclusion, while social media may pose some risks for users, I believe that its benefits are far more significant than its drawbacks, which allows users to stay connected with their loved ones and foreign friends as well as easily update daily news, even international ones. Therefore, people should carefully consider its drawbacks to being smart social media users.