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Since social media allows anyone to post their thoughts without being fact checked, it is possible for false information to be spread. A lot of times people post lies and these lies can create a frenzy of panicked or sometimes angry people. This is why the phrase "Don't trust everything you read online" is so commonplace nowadays. People need to be sure that what their reading is true before reacting to and/or further sharing it.

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The internet can quickly update the mass public of any important news. Social media has the power to spread the word of any immediate threats to surrounding areas and allow as many people as possible to remain safe and prepared.

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This data has social media coming in at almost the same percentage of distraction as actual human family members or roommates. Social media is almost as distracting as real talking people that require immediate attention.

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The most obvious pro is that social media is fun. Social media is entertaining, funny, engaging, etc. Especially during the pandemic when everyone was quarantined alone; the internet was able to bring a lightheartedness to peoples lives during such a scary time.

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Social media usage is going up each year. People are spending too much time staring at a screen instead of enjoying the things life has to offer in the real world. People are getting caught up in the fictional worlds in their screens rather than living the one they currently have.

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Social media is a breeding ground for hate speech. It is now easier than ever to super spread negativity to millions of people with ease.

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Social media can sometimes have the opposite affect of bringing people together. The world is becoming more introverted and focused on their tech but forgetting that there are real people out there. There is less human interaction and connection in everyday life because people have their faces buried in their phones.

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The internet has been very effective in connecting people that are separated by distance. As much as social media pulls us apart, I think it also brings us together. Someone in Saudi Arabia can have a friend in Ireland or Portugal. When used responsibly, social media has allowed people to share their lives with people they wouldn't have otherwise met.

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The internet has created a new place for bullies to reside. Social media opens teenagers up to a world of ridicule from classmates and many take the opportunity to hate on their classmates. Bullying has always happened in schools but in this modern age the bullying follows you home and stays with you all day in your phone screen. Technology has made bullying inescapable.

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There is a lot of responsibility that comes with having access to social media. The power that each individual has is vast. With one click, people are able to publish any and all information they want, regardless of accuracy. This power can be a pro in some instances, such as spreading a link for a gofundme.com fundraiser. However, this power can also be a con in situations where social media is inappropriate. For example, in recent news, a popular rapper "Takeoff" was killed, and videos/pictures of his death were posted online. That person had the power to turn those videos over to the police and not disrespect the victim's family, but they did not take that opportunity for kindness.