Is It Worth It??!!

By researching the effects that social media plays on our society, I have learned that there are many more negative effects than positive ones. This could just be my opinion but then again, many aren't educated on the dangers that social media has on their lives. I pray that people start educating themselves and learn to limit themselves on these social sites before it is too late. I found this wonderful video that I just wanted to add to finish off my blog. I really enjoyed learning more about social media for my English assignment. I hope that the information I have shared is helpful to many and that it can expand their knowledge on this subject as it has mine. The one question that I would like to ask my readers after reading all these affects social media has on our daily lives is..... IS IT WORTH IT???!!!

Video by: Paul Nadeau

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM0egir_I0c



Beware!

Scammers are everywhere these days and now they are even hitting social media. When signing up for these sites, people do not realize the hidden dangers by just putting in their name and address. Many people believe links that they see on their feeds, posted by their friends and family but nowadays, how does one know what to believe? The problem with social media becoming affected by scammers is that people on these social sites are easy targets and usually believe anything they see, especially if the information is posted by whom they think is a credible source.  The Lansing State Journal states that "because of social media's popularity, scam artists have access to a much larger population of people that could potentially be tricked by one of their scams". (1). 

There are many scams currently going around social media sites from fake friend requests to links that want you to click on them. This in turn leads to being taken to sites that may contain vulgar content and may put a virus on ones computer. There are many links and apps that ask for certain information such as access to your contacts, photos, etc. How many times has one wondered why that information is needed yet clicks on the button to accept the terms?  Many scammers and hackers use any type of personal information to load viruses and worms on computers as well as steal ones credit and/or identity. According to David Massey  "A con artist can take advantage of how easily people share background and personal information online by using this information to make a highly targeted pitch." (Clifford 1). Protect yourself and do not so hastily put all your information out there without some thought as to who may get their hands on it.