Online desk : Just like a coin, the newly means of communication ‘social media’ has two sides , offering us with both merits and demerits . The Gen z being the most familiar with this means of communication has become the most updated generation making them handy with new technologies and features which in turn makes us call them tech savvy. It has proven to be beneficial to promote small startups and entrepreneurships by providing them with a free marketing and advertising platform.
While providing us a platform to build connectivity by expressing ourselves the same social media poses a threat of getting us involved in controversies and could make us a victim of online/cyber bullying. With everybody having a right to express themselves, social media has accumulated a vast bundle of content. Anyone could post or forward any information without checking the authenticity of it which always leads to the spread of misinformation.
The social media demands constant attention, making it an addictive means of communication. People nowadays are more comfortable communicating via text messages and posts while hiding behind their screens rather than actually meeting other people in person.
In the end it depends on us consumers and the ways we use a platform that has been provided to us. We can overcome the demerits of social media by avoiding misuse, by investing a limited time on it and most importantly being careful with it . With just a few alterations, we could use the platform for the growth of this generation and advancements .
