Social Media (2)

Social Media plays a key role for many companies today.  They can use different websites like Facebook and Twitter to advertise their different products, or even to just get their name out there.  Many companies have their own Twitter page, where they post discounts/deals if you "follow" them.  I think this is a good thing because you have he potential to save money just by following a specific company.  This also gives the company the ability to get advertising and discounts out much quicker because they used to have to mail a catalog to your house and wait for them to mail back what they wanted to order.  When a company has a social media page it makes everything much easier and quicker for both the consumer and company.

Social Media

How many people do you know who doesn't have a Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, or any other social media page?  I honestly cannot say I know a single person without one.  And it's not only people that have them, but many companies, organizations, and teams also have them, too.  Social media pages have gotten to the point to where they almost control us.  The first thing most people do when they turn on their computers and go to the internet and check their Facebook or Twitter.  As much as I hate to admit it, I do the same.  If I go on the internet to check my e-mail, or my Manhattan, 99% of the time I open up a new tab and see what's going on on my Facebook or Twitter.  I'm not necessarily saying it is a bad thing because it does keep you in touch with friends and family who you don't get to see everyday, but when a user posts everything that happens in their life every 5 minutes, that's where I draw the line.  No one needs to be so close and personal with someone that they need to know when they're going to the bathroom or any other act like that.  In my opinion, things like that aren't necessary to let the world know about.  On the more positive side, most users aren't like that.  I enjoy following some of my favorite actors/actresses, as well as sports teams to keep me updated about them.  Social  media is a great thing as long as we don't use it so much to the extent that we are abusing it.