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The Flipside of Social Networking (Facebook, MySpace, Multiply, Friend


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The breaking down of barriers has pros and cons. Like remember how foreign investing was for the regular rank and file worker but it's now easier to have a second job trading assets online

 

I remember tweeting years ago that twitter made everyone think they can be comedian. Now, the same clowns are the type to think they're political historians without reading a credible source and couch sports analysts without getting in the ring/court

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  • Lacks Emotional Connection. ...
  • Gives People a License to be Hurtful. ...
  • Decreases Face-to-Face Communication Skills. ...
  • Conveys Inauthentic Expression of Feelings. ...
  • Diminishes Understanding and Thoughtfulness. ...
  • Causes Face-to-Face Interactions to Feel Disconnected. ...
  • Facilitates Laziness.
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You have to admit that you have people on Facebook who are not related to you and some you barely know, but who still comments on their photos or offer a like now and again. Instead of offering your time and energy to the genuinely rewarding relationships in your life, you’re spending it on people you don’t really care about.

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Basically, when we see posts depicting lives we consider “better” than ours, our self-esteem takes a hit. As many of us are doing this for hours at a time, you can imagine the toll it's taking on our mental health. Therefore, if you want to raise your self-esteem, leaving Facebook may be a good idea.

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Quitting social media can also help you read emotions better. Many studies have found that social media interferes with our ability to pick up on social cues and subtle emotional expressions. Taking a break from social media allows those skills to return. It can also aid with emotional regulation

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