The power of social media
If Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, or any other social media app got deleted permanently, would people have this sense of tranquility? In early October of 2021, Facebook and Instagram went down. Users did not go crazy over it. They did, however, feel bored. This is because social media is important for them. It is normal to have this feeling of confusion and annoyance when it has been a part of people’s lives for so many years. People continue to use social media even though it creates a feeling of isolation, but why? It’s like toxic relationships, both are not good for each other but continue to be together. They believe love is enough, so they accept the bad qualities of each other instead of letting go.
Changes in social media over time
Over the years the way people utilize social media has changed. People know the negative effects, but they do not want to get rid of it. Instead they think of healthy ways to use it to avoid feeling lonely. Social media is not meant to be a lie. it is meant for people to meet and connect. Unfortunately, some individuals portray a fake image of themselves online. An example would be a girl posting positive quotes and talking about self-love, but in real life she is making fun of others, and thinks she is high above everyone else. Through its use, people become brave when they are expressing themselves negatively towards others, but when they see each other in-person, nothing occurs. This is not the case for all, but it is common.
Attention-seeking through social media
There is no denial that people crave attention on social media. But is that a bad thing? People can crave attention but their actions do not have to harm them or others. On the other side, there are people who do crazy things just to receive views and likes and they do not care what they need to do to obtain attention. Sometimes, users become insecure when their pictures don’t get the amount of likes they had hoped for. Wanting attention should not be confused with being desperate. It is natural for individuals to want attention and at the same time not go to extreme lengths to get what they want. However, keep in mind that people not caring about attention can sometimes make other users interested in what they do online.
Changes in social media may cause problems
At the moment, Instagram and Facebook display the names of people who view stories, they shows how many people are active. Some time ago, Facebook had the option where users could type in the search box “photos liked by” and name of the person. This without a doubt may have caused issues for people in a relationship because they may get jealous when their significant other like other people’s photos. If Facebook or Instagram want to add something new, they need to make sure it will not affect users negatively.
Will social media ever be healthy?
How can individuals use social media in a healthy way? We can’t control how they use it. However, some ideas for those who truly want to use it for good are that it can be used to raise awareness on important issues such as immigration or climate change. People can also use it to promote new opportunities such as jobs or internships. They can also use it to keep up to date with friends and how they are doing. Also, to avoid having a negative experience on these sites, consider eliminating people and pages that only post upsetting things. By doing this, people can feel better when using Facebook or any other type of social media.
