Facebook....Different Perspectives and Uses

I do not think that Facebook or Twitter make all young people more “kindly” because people use Facebook in different ways so you cannot say that one way or the other. I agree with previous posts that say that it depends on which way you use Facebook. Some people generally myself included use it to keep in touch with old friends. I have friends from elementary school that I still talk to on Facebook, and it would be really hard to keep in touch with them without Facebook. Also before starting Drexel I had people friend request me so that we knew people before we started college. Drexel even has groups on there like LeBow College of Business etc. to see what you are interested in and you can add the various groups to your profile. Mark Zuckerberg said that when you share information online it gives you incentive to be kind. I think people are just more aware about the information they are sharing and that other people can view it. People do however make judgments and people should just censor and be responsible for what goes on their profile.

However, some people are constantly addicted to Facebook and feel the need to check up on people all the time. Those people are also known as “creepers.” Some people do post embarrassing photos and make rude comments on other people’s photos but those are just some individuals who do not define all young people. I am not saying that people do not abuse Facebook, but everyone does not do it. Also Facebook has options available where you decide what people can see on your profile and what you can put up. Also if you know a person you don’t like them and they request you on Facebook you have the option of denying a friend request. You can block certain people from viewing your profile or leaving comments. People just have to be responsible about what they put on it and how they use it. So generally Facebook does not affect young people in being “more kindly” because it varies from person to person and how people use the website.