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Is It A Worry That So Much Of The Planet Are Involved In Social Media?
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What is happening to the population of this planet? Why do people need Twitbook etc? I can't really nail it down but there is just something fundamentally wrong here.
What is happening to the population of this planet? Why do people need Twitbook etc? I can't really nail it down but there is just something fundamentally wrong here.
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As I have opined many times before - it is a generation thing.
For those of us born in the fifties, communication is about conversation, usually face to face, and if not, by telephone.
The concept of 'chatting' with strangers all seems very odd, and a singular waste of time.
But for your children and grandchildren, who have grown up with social media, this is simply the way things are done. It is natural and desireable to them to be in touch with friends, and strangers, at all times of the day and night.
I would love to say that the depth and intellect of communication has increased exponentially with the advent of such sophisticated means of information conveyance, but I seriously doubt it.
The majority of people talk crap - always have, and always will.
For those of us born in the fifties, communication is about conversation, usually face to face, and if not, by telephone.
The concept of 'chatting' with strangers all seems very odd, and a singular waste of time.
But for your children and grandchildren, who have grown up with social media, this is simply the way things are done. It is natural and desireable to them to be in touch with friends, and strangers, at all times of the day and night.
I would love to say that the depth and intellect of communication has increased exponentially with the advent of such sophisticated means of information conveyance, but I seriously doubt it.
The majority of people talk crap - always have, and always will.
Talbot - //Answerbank is Social Media //
I would disagree.
Answerbank was created before 'social media' existed - it was, and is, a specific website for the exchange of and quest for, information, hence its name.
It didn't qualify as 'social media' when it began, because the concept did not exist, and I don't believe it has significantly changed its ethos in a way that qualify it as 'social media' now.
As I see it, Facebook and Twitter are very different animals.
I would disagree.
Answerbank was created before 'social media' existed - it was, and is, a specific website for the exchange of and quest for, information, hence its name.
It didn't qualify as 'social media' when it began, because the concept did not exist, and I don't believe it has significantly changed its ethos in a way that qualify it as 'social media' now.
As I see it, Facebook and Twitter are very different animals.
Talbot - //Disagree all you want...Answerbank is Social Media //
I am stating my view as just that - a view, you appear to be stating yours as a fact.
I would argue that this is a matter of opinion - rather than fact, but if you believe you can substantiate your claim, then I will be interested to read what you have to say.
Apart from Chatterbank - which was a much later addition to the original site - AB is involved in the request for - and response to requests for - information.
That does not come under the remit of social chit-chat about what people had for dinner which is what social media covers in the main.
I am stating my view as just that - a view, you appear to be stating yours as a fact.
I would argue that this is a matter of opinion - rather than fact, but if you believe you can substantiate your claim, then I will be interested to read what you have to say.
Apart from Chatterbank - which was a much later addition to the original site - AB is involved in the request for - and response to requests for - information.
That does not come under the remit of social chit-chat about what people had for dinner which is what social media covers in the main.
Talbot - OK, let's agree to differ on that point.
To return to the OP - do you think it is a worry?
I find it less of a worry, and more of an irritant.
The sight of people wandering into roads and into each other because they are intently tapping away on their phones is alien to me, and I find it very very odd.
What really bugs me is people doing it in concerts, cinemas, theatres etc. - nothing is that important that it won't wait while you do other people the courtesy of not invading their view with the glow or your phone, or stand with it above your head taking pictures for the duration.
The UK has the highest ratio of mobile phones per head of population in the world - and walking anywhere, you can see ample proof of that.
I loved being in Momtreal for two weeks this summer - hardly anyone uses their mobile in public - it was like 1975 all over again!
To return to the OP - do you think it is a worry?
I find it less of a worry, and more of an irritant.
The sight of people wandering into roads and into each other because they are intently tapping away on their phones is alien to me, and I find it very very odd.
What really bugs me is people doing it in concerts, cinemas, theatres etc. - nothing is that important that it won't wait while you do other people the courtesy of not invading their view with the glow or your phone, or stand with it above your head taking pictures for the duration.
The UK has the highest ratio of mobile phones per head of population in the world - and walking anywhere, you can see ample proof of that.
I loved being in Momtreal for two weeks this summer - hardly anyone uses their mobile in public - it was like 1975 all over again!
I don't know if AB is technically in the group of what is called "social media" but It's is a complete universe away from Twitface et al, we post specific entries and illicit debate on that subject, we remain anonymous. We do no give a running commentary on the colour of our number 2's at 3 am on Sunday morning!
jno - "agree with Talbot. I don't see why posting on Facebook is social media but posting on AB is somehow polite drawing-room conversation. It's all just "talking" to people you don't know - the main difference is that FB is generally more civil. (Twitter isn't, though.)
My view is based on the fact that when AB started - and I started with it - there was no 'social media'.
I personally see social media as a pointless waste of time - but as I have stated many times, that is a generation opinion - so I do regard AB as a higher level form of communication, wheras it seems to be that Facebook and Twitter are platforms for anyone and everyone to - as I have also opined previously - talk crap.
Of course, there are erudite and fascinating characters on both media, but they are swamped by the millions of people with nothing interesting to say about anything, spending hours and hours not saying it to people who are less than interested.
My view is based on the fact that when AB started - and I started with it - there was no 'social media'.
I personally see social media as a pointless waste of time - but as I have stated many times, that is a generation opinion - so I do regard AB as a higher level form of communication, wheras it seems to be that Facebook and Twitter are platforms for anyone and everyone to - as I have also opined previously - talk crap.
Of course, there are erudite and fascinating characters on both media, but they are swamped by the millions of people with nothing interesting to say about anything, spending hours and hours not saying it to people who are less than interested.
I think being able to communicate free to people across the globe in a split second is amazing!!
Of course it can and does get abused, as does every other type of communication.
I have "friends" in just about every country in the world, where I am able to converse and chat and share ideas about a mutual interest.
I think it brings people together.
I hasten to add, I have used FaceBook for about 12 years and never had a single problem. The people that have had problems are those that do not protect their security, they tell people too much or are just silly! (generally speaking).
Of course it can and does get abused, as does every other type of communication.
I have "friends" in just about every country in the world, where I am able to converse and chat and share ideas about a mutual interest.
I think it brings people together.
I hasten to add, I have used FaceBook for about 12 years and never had a single problem. The people that have had problems are those that do not protect their security, they tell people too much or are just silly! (generally speaking).
Andy...So the reason you don't want to accept the Fact that AB is a social media site is because you like to think you are intellectually superior to FB and Twitter users.
andy-hughes
The majority of people talk crap - always have, and always will.
I would include myself in that...and you too, andy.
andy-hughes
The majority of people talk crap - always have, and always will.
I would include myself in that...and you too, andy.
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