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Social Networking: The Ever-Evolving Machine Today, social networking is one of the most powerful and large-scale operations on the planet. It is addictive, time-consuming, and can lead to various health problems. Serious users often find themselves alienated from their regular lifestyle, suffering from severe personality issue. At the same time, it can lead to new friendships, closer families, and more successful businesses. Its use in both the personal and corporate worlds has increased efficiency and happiness. Its effects are far-reaching and strong. In today’s society, the online world seems almost unavoidable. Like any tool or toy, social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace can lead to both positive and negative outcomes. Depending on how the user utilizes the resource, the effects can differ greatly. At the same time, the social internet world has evolved so rapidly it is hard to make solid conclusions based on the data gathered. Many studies indicate that social networks have absolutely no place in this world and should be avoided at all costs. The next study, though, will tell the reader that using chat rooms and collaborative sites can boost productivity, happiness, and general well-being. As such, it is impossible to make a simple, clear-cut assumption about the broad topic. In the end, social networks can have a variety of effects and influences on users. As the dominating forces advance and become more integrated with society, their uses, effects, and conclusions will continue to develop, as well.

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