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Pros

 * Easy access to talk to friends. Making plans is easier to do as you will get a response faster then waiting to see them at school for example.
 * Meet new People. If you are shy you can easily talk to new people through the "safety" of a phone or computer. Also if you find it hard to find someone to date, social media can help you find your special someone.
 * Be in touch with current world events. You can easily ask you friend on the other side of the world what's going on and easily learn about new things, such as other forms of government or simple things like the weather.
 * Able to be included in pop culture. Being a teenager is about trying to "fit in" and knowing what the cool new trends are can help you feel more included.

Cons

 * Identity Theft. When you are on social media a lot of your personal information can be found and shared. This can lead to people finding your bank information and personal files.
 * Bullying. Leaving threatening and harmful comments can be really easy as when you are online you can create anonymous profiles, so you can do whatever you want and nobody will know that it you.
 * Spending time inside. You can do so much online and on social media. You can talk to your friends and play games online so why would you want to go outside and leave the comfort of your home? This is causing people to becomes inactive and this is increasing the rates of obesity.
 * Catfishing. Online you can present yourself as anyone, you can even make yourself as a new person. For example you may be an old man, however online you can say that you are a young teenage girl. This can be dangerous for people who socialize with them as they are being lied to and could end up sharing with personal information to someone completely different.

Summary
Social media and social networking is the newest way to talk to one and another and the coolest thing to be doing. The easy access to it and the wide variety of things it can do allowed it to gain popularity quickly. There are lot of good things about this new technology such as; being able to meet and talk to new people, be updated on world events and on pop culture. There are also negative outcomes from this as well, some negatives are; being bullied or harassed, having your identity stolen and even being catfished. This new technology is great and has really allowed humankind to advance. When using it, it’s important to be safe by not sharing personal information and being aware of who you are talking to and how you are treating them. Social media and social networking can greatly affect your life as you may meet someone special, learn new things, or sadly be bullied or have your identity stolen. All of these things can change one’s life, which is why there have been so many changes in our society.

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Brenden Wu Brenden Wu feels that overall social media and social networking have a negative impact on us and on our lives. I disagree, I feel that overall there are more positive benefits. The cons he stated can all be fixed by simply being more careful with what information you safe. If you are careful you wont be at risk and that can lead to a positive outcome. In conclusion, Brenden states clear cons about the issues however they can be prevented, which is why I disagree with his opinion of it being negative.

Katharine Zhang

Katharine talks about how social networking is a great thing to be apart of, however you need to use it in moderation as it could burden ones life. I agree with this. The use of social networking is great and it allows us to learn more and to be more connected to other and out world however you may miss out on things that are happening around you. In conclusion, Katharine feels that it is good however we can tend to go overboard which is not okay and I agree with her.