PROS & CONS
What is Facebook?
Facebook is a popular free social network website that allows registered users to create profiles, upload photos and videos, send messages and keep in touch with past or present colleagues, friends and family. It also has:
- MARKETPLACE which allows members to post, read and respond to classified ads.
- GROUPS which allows members who have common interests to find each other and interact.
- EVENTS which allows members to publicize an event, invite guests and track who plans to attend.
- PAGES which allows members to create and promote a public page built around a specific topic.
Pros of Facebook
- Can talk to new people
- Stay in touch with friends, colleagues, and family
- Can share causes, thoughts and ideas
Cons of Facebook
- Privacy is limited
- People can steal your identity
- Fake Facebook accounts
- Addictive
- Can hurt your future (post never actually go away)
- Can make people anti-social
- CYBERBULLYING