False Community (Dangers of Social Networks)
Today, while using Stumble Upon, I came across an article about teens and social networking. I definitely see the benefits of these sites for staying connected with family and friends, and they’re great for business networking which is why you can find me on Twitter and Facebook. I have also been saying for a couple years that these sites have an inherent danger of fueling selfish narcissism and fostering a false sense of knowing people. They pose the danger of being the exact opposite of real community. Below is just one quote from a 14 year old girl.