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The Dark Side of Social Networking: Benefits vs. Risks

Social networking platforms like Facebook offer significant benefits, such as connecting people, facilitating friendships, and fostering creativity. However, they also come with serious drawbacks. Issues like cyber-bullying, deception about age, and the risk of predatory behavior are alarming. Statistics reveal that 42% of children have experienced online bullying, with many facing repeated incidents. While these sites can enhance our lives, it is crucial to remain vigilant about the potential dangers they pose, ensuring a safe online experience for all users.

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The Dark Side of Social Networking: Benefits vs. Risks

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  1. Social Networking Nicole Houghton, Rebecca MacNamee, Olivia Lilley

  2. Criticisms • Pedophile predators can track people through the sites • Cyber-bullying • Create “drama” • People lie about their age

  3. Some Bad sides of Social Networking: 42% of kids have been bullied while online. One in four have had it happen more than once.

  4. Beware the Facebook creepers!

  5. Opinion • Facebook and other similar sites are great • They are innovative • They help connect people together • They can bring together music, friends, dating, and many other things • but… • They can cause problems • They create stalkers • They can aggravate cyber-bullying

  6. Conclusion • Sites like Facebook, eHarmony, and similar sites can be very helpful and have many uses, but they can also create problems as well. • Social Networking is a very useful tool and can help connect the world, but it has its downsides as well

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