Why Social Networking Sites Are So Popular
Nowadays, social networking sites have taken the new electronic age by storm. The appearance of such sites such as Facebook, Twitter and the forgotten back alleys of social network sites that houses Myspace, Friendster and Tagged have caused the youths of today to be helplessly stuck to their computer and smartphone's screens. Why exactly do these social networking sites have such a deep grip on today's youths?
Often, most of these sites are very user-friendly. They are built in such a way that of these sites are very simple to use and navigate through. In fact, you can even say that the simpler and easier to use the site is, the more popular it will be today's youths. This effect can be seen in the rise of Twitter, where they manage to steal a large number of Facebook users and convinced them to convert to Twitter instead. It can be argued that this is due to the fact that Twitter is just a very dumbed-down and simpler incarnation of Facebook. This might be because most youths today are living in the fast track and are having less time nor attention to micro-manage their social networking activity. A simpler to use social networking site will of course be more convenient for them.
Next, another factor as to why these sites are so popular is that they are free to use. The fact that they are free makes them much more accessible to the public. In today's materialistic world, anything that is free is bound to get some major attention from the general populace. And it helps that there is so much content in these social sites accessible to them for no cost at all like for instances the numerous free-to-play games available on Facebook.
Finally, the reason we are so addicted to these social sites is because it fulfills one of our most basic need, which is the need to communicate and interact with other people. Indeed it is one of the most important appeal of social network sites, in that it gives you the opportunity to meet new people and keep in touch with our friends and family from the comfort of your own couch without having to leave the house. The interaction we can achieve through these sites are beyond geographical and political boundaries, allowing you to keep tabs on the latest gossip on your favorite pop idol whilst at the same time having a conversation with your sister who's studying abroad.
There is no wonder as to why social networking sites have seized the attention and the minds of today's youths. Acting as a convenient platform for social interactivity, it has changed the way we communicate with each other forever.
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