Life after Social Network
Few years ago, before the advent of social networking
platforms like Facebook, Orkut, Twitter, GooglePlus etc. life was different for most of us. We were
in touch with people whom we see daily, our family members and few friends. We
were almost forgotten by many. Every individual survived and prospered and only
few people knew what is happening to their lives. Life was good, we never felt
the need to connect but suddenly a wind of change arrived in everyone's life.
Social Networking platforms, which completely changed our
non-existence into something which no one have ever imagined. It was like a
strong force that made a boy find his long lost childhood friend whose memories
almost faded. Almost everyone from the faded past came into existence and he
became visible again to the world in his own little circle. The change is so
effective that almost everyone wanted to be a part of this. Sharing your
happiness with friends and family became a way of life. From your academic
achievements to getting married, from birth of a new baby to getting drunk with
friends, from a breakup to a new relationship, every emotion became shareable
and life completely seem connected.
It became an introvert's paradise and an extrovert's
playground to share his life with people he cares about. Many relationships
were made with the advent of Social Networking platforms. People became
addicted, they became obsessed and some became almost famous. The level of transparency
rose high and the amount of loneliness almost faded into oblivion. You experience
various crisis in your life and suddenly you feel disgusted and want to escape
from everybody that's when you deactivate your profiles but human by nature is
a social animal, you can't live without people around hence you are back again
to the world.
Staying connected is always healthy and getting approvals
from your friends and family makes you a better person. Now you don't have to
think because there are people around you to help and they are genuinely
interested in your life. There are too many benefits of this connection but as
we all know there's always a darker side to everything. The amount of jealousy,
greed, lust etc. may spoil your virgin mind. The competition may give you
sleepless nights; not getting enough approvals from friends may dishearten you
that may affect your real life. Although, these things are purely humane, the
rise of social networks may also ignite your passion to explore newer
boundaries.
Before Social Networks, there were real life networks which
was limited but now the amount of opportunities are so very high that anybody
can succeed if he wants to. There are so much knowledge sharing happening
online that you don't actually need to visit a library. There so much fun
happening online that you actually don't have to go outside. Apart from all
these, social networks actually enhances your real life. It maximizes your
chances to get involved in something. It makes your life beautiful. I don't
know how many people will agree with my post but I think amid your monotonous
life, social networks come as a breeze of fresh air.
Well written! I like the brighter side of social networks.
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