Yes, a networked society has its pros and cons!

In this day and age a networked society has given us a number of opportunities. Through this connection we are able to share information and also express ourselves through a number of different ways. We are even able to access the network through our smartphones, which is convenient for many of us due to it being a popular device.


With the growth in the number of social networking sites available, it has widened the community in cyberspace. I remember the days of joining Hi5, bebo and Myspace and then Facebook and Twitter came on the scene. I guarantee that the person beside you is a member of one of the social networking sites mentioned. As nowadays it is quite rare for someone not to be a member. Sites like these allow us to remain in contact and reconnect with others. We are able to express ourselves, share opinions and even meet others in cyberspace who are similar to ourselves which can eventually result in new friendships being formed. Although this networked society does have its benefits, there are the disadvantages that come along with it.


One advantage of a networked society is the fact that we are globally connected. No matter where in the world, we are able to communicate wherever and whenever we want. Another advantage is the accessibility of it. It allows us to find out all different types of information at the click of a finger...or should i say at the tap of a keyboard!


Moving away from these benefits, the networked society has opened a path for identity theft and online predators. When joining a social networking site, we must share information about ourselves by providing our personal details. We can choose how much information we want to share on our profiles or they can remain private. Either way, some of us are still at risk of identity theft. The increase in scams has made this another con within the networked society. I own a Facebook profile and I am very weary of a few of the links posted on my wall. For example, I will receive a link of a video from a friend but before being able to watch the video I am required to install software..this only leads me to think that it is a virus!


So a networked society has its pros and cons but so does everything else. You just remember to be aware of how much information you share amongst others.