Oh The Wonders of Facebook!

Facebook is a social-network whose prevalence on the internet is also present in the lives of students. What once started as a site exclusive to students has now erupted as a national craze that allows virtually anyone to participate. As with any social network, invasion of privacy is inevitable if no precautions are taken. Because of this aspect, many users, including myself, feel the need for more security measures. My parents until recently had always discouraged facebook, fearing that I would fall victim to identity theft or other devastating events.

Nonetheless, the site is a great way to keep in touch with friends, organize celebrations and special meetings, and upload and store pictures and videos to share with your friends. Facebook has impacted society so much that it has emerged as not only a site for social means but also a foundation for communities, advocates of certain fields, and scholars to exchange information, discuss ideas, and create efficient schedules. It connects people across lands and presents a convenient way of communication.

I was once addicted to the facebook in high school in that I would log on, check for updates, and talk to friends constantly. However, I hardly use facebook ever since college started. I still think facebook is a terrific way of inviting friends and making aware of events in the future. This is one of the main reasons I still go on every now and then. However, while commenting back and forth with old friends on facebook is wonderful, I realized how great it feels to send real letters and actually call them. I now prefer physically talking or hanging out with friends.

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