Title: Ways social media has changed our society | by Chomwa Shikati | What it Takes | Medium
Headings: Ways social media has changed our society
Ways social media has changed our society
I am not a huge fan of social media myself, partly because I prefer to live life in the real world, and partly because am naturally a private individual. And yet here I am, using social media to let you hear my opinion on social media.
Business impact
Well, even an individual with a very brilliant idea coupled with excellent marketing abilities can achieve great financial success on social media.
Social media has moved from a “nice to have” to a “must have” component or department of a company’s business strategy.
Social Impact
But just like most things, they are drawbacks and downsides to the excessive use and reliance of social media…
Conclusion

Content: Social networks offer the opportunity for people to re-connect with their old friends and acquaintances, make new friends, trade ideas, share content and pictures, and many other activities. But just like most things, they are drawbacks and downsides to the excessive use and reliance of social media…
First of all, the idea of ‘ friends ‘ was once very simple. If you knew someone, hung out with them regularly, and liked their company then they were a friend. While the people who still fit that description are still your friends, so are the people you have connected with on social networking sites apparently. Whether you talk to them, care about what they’re up to, or have any interest in them whatsoever, they’re still listed as friends. Quite too often you see people with double identities. A self-centred attitude and the need to be accepted and liked by ‘friends’ on social media has led people to create or lead a life that they feel will be accepted and liked by the masses. And well most people attach their self-esteem to their social media activity. Another thing that most people forget, is that, If you are not careful, what you post on the Net can come back to haunt you. Revealing personal information on social sites can make users vulnerable to crimes like identity theft, stalking, etc.