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In this scenario, I believe that Michelle is using technology inappropriately. In my opinion, I think that there is no need to Michelle to have over 200 friends on Facebook. Having too many friends on a social media site such as Facebook can result in less privacy, and depression. According to the article by Tech Times (Click HERE for article), having too many friends on Facebook can result in depression. A research from Montreal researchers, found that teenagers with over 300 Facebook friends have higher stress levels. There is no need for Michelle to harm herself by having so many “friends” on a social media website. Her parents should get involved in the situation and monitor what she does online and who she interacts with while being on Facebook. Michelle should also evaluate whom she accepts as a friend depending on how well she knows each person. A real friend is supposed to be someone who spends time with you outside of the digital world and interacts with you in a face-to-face environment. When trying to consider who your real life friends are, think about whom you would invite to a private event such as your wedding. This example can help you determine who are your real life friend and who is just someone that likes and comments on your pictures.
Cheers,
Robert DeMelo
Hi Robert,
ReplyDeleteI can go in two ways with this, I agree having to many friends on facebook is a privacy issue, but if you don't post anything on it, then there is no harm in using facebook to look at videos and other things. But if she is accepting people she does not know, and is actively using facebook and posting things, then it is a privacy issue. She needs to be aware of whom to accept and who to decline. Adding randoms on facebook can be dangerous, for this reason her parents should keep a close eye on her facebook and lecture her on how to properly use social media.
Thank you,
Avneet
Hey Robert!
ReplyDeleteI do agree with what you have to say about Michelle having quite a few friends on facebook and this being a possible issue when it comes to privacy but I also find that having many connections on facebook or any social media tool is not an issue if you are connected with these people appropriately. I agree with the post above that if she is allowing random individuals to follow her this can result in possible issues regarding her privacy and also safety. I think that Michelle's parents should take the initiative to talk to her about being safe online and Michelle should go through who she is friends with and delete the individuals she doesn't know and should be safer when it comes to accepting people to be apart of her social media space.