Do you think online social networking helps socialise us in the real world?
As people are spending more and more time on the likes of bebo and myspace, do you think this affects them socially? Or does it help them learn more about the world?
2006-11-05 06:03:20 · 7 answers · asked by Garry M 1 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Yes and no. I think that the internet is a free, safe space for people to express themselves; To find likeminded people that are interested in what they are interested. It makes the world smaller in some sense. But I think the internet has a lot of negative aspects as well. I makes younger teenagers vulnerable to predators and it makes some mature much faster. I think over all the internet is really an amazing resource. People from far away places meet and fall in love... or people who never would have crossed paths before from just across the block are meeting to make new friends or start new social groups. I really think that it does fulfull some of a person's need to socialize (almost like that social meter in the Sims), but it isn't a true subsitute for in person, face to face interaction.
2006-11-05 06:13:32 · answer #1 · answered by opheliaissaved 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Not really. Online one can express ones fantasies or speak freely on subjects that they normally cannot say in the real world, without facing any consequences. Once out in the real world, they revert to their usual behavior. On the other hand, people socializing on the internet can learn what others r thinking in regards to the subject being discussed and this is good, but as far as changing ones personality, I don`t think social networking matters. You are what you are.
2006-11-05 08:30:25 · answer #2 · answered by flamingo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's possible gaming could lead to socializing, but no, I don't see it that way at all. As a player, you are assuming a neutral identity, not your own. Even if you do interact with others (as in multiplayer/online gaming), it's not as if you are talking about yourself, what you feel or think, your memories or anything personal at all - it's all about the game. Personally, I don't feel just interacting necessarily = socializing. It has to be in some small part about the human beings, and when it comes to gaming, it isn't. Just my take.
2016-05-22 01:28:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can enhance existing friendships int he social world because the Internet makes it easier to keep in touch with friends even if you're not int he same country. you can share photos and read blogs. I think that a lot of friendships would have been lost if it wasn't for the Internet, for example, I probably wouldn't still be in regular contact with my friends from uni who have mover away or overseas. It has even re-started lost friendships through friends reunited.
2006-11-06 03:54:10 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do believe that the Internet helps us learn more about the world. It is great to have endless amounts of information at our fingertips. I do think that people can become more distant if they socialize online only.
2006-11-05 06:34:43 · answer #5 · answered by Robert G. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It helps but theres no better way than to go for a coffee or a pint and have a good ole chinwag. Online chat is cool but don't forget that its as good as long as theres something to talk about but if your out in a pub then the atmosphere is great and you'll find more to chat about.
2006-11-05 06:06:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if one lived on their todd, it would become their only outlet
2006-11-05 09:37:42 · answer #7 · answered by trucker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋