Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter have become hugely popular. Millions use blogs and microblogs like Twitter to share their views on various topics. While social media allows users to stay connected with friends and voice opinions, it also presents some drawbacks. Nothing shared online is truly private, and people can form fake identities. Users should be aware that commercial entities and governments may access their personal information agreed to through terms of service. Overall, social media allows connections but users must be careful about oversharing private details online.

1. Social Media

2. Social Media Revolution

3. South Park on “Facebook”

4. Group DiscussionDo you use social media sites?FacebookTwitterBlogsHow often do you use these social media websites?How do you use those social media websites?Keep in touch with friends?News gathering?Voicing your opinion?Other reasons?

5. Social MediaSocial media websites like Twitter and Facebook have blown up and have become huge parts of people’s everyday lives.Millions of people use blogs or micro blogs to get their voice out there on many different topics. These social media sites have both good and bad qualities that should be taken notice of.

6. Facebook FactsMore than 500 million active usersMore than 35 million update their status everydayMore than 3 billion photos uploaded in a monthMore than 1.5 million local business have active Pages on FacebookAbout 70 % of Facebook users are outside the United States

7. Pro’s of Social MediaGreat way to stay in touchOld friendsCo-workersPossible employers Good campaign toolTen Great Facebook Campaigns Doritos “Scream Cheese” Obama’s use of social media in 2008 electionThe Internet’s Role in campaign 2008Great way to get your voice heard through blogs and micro blogs like twitter

8. Con’s of Social MediaOver sharing of informationNothing you put online is privateHeavy dependence on social mediaConstant need to check for updates/can’t detach from social mediaPeople can create fake identities onlineHard to tell what's real and fakeFacebook songSexual PredatorsChatroulette

9. 5 stages of Facebook griefConfusion: What is it? What is it used for?Discovery: Find old friends, reading what they say on news feed makes you feel connected.Utility: Can use it for jobs and a more convenient form of communication compared to email, phone calls, etc.Embarrassment: Too much personal information is put up Withdrawal: Realization nothing is private, diminished use of Facebook or account deletion

10. Online SafetyWhen you agree to Terms of Service or Privacy Policies you give websites consent to use your information Commercial information for advertisementsGovernmental information Best thing is to watch what you post onlineNothing is private onlineOnce something is put online, it can never be fully removed

11. ConclusionSocial media websites are a great way to keep in touch with friends, get your voice out there, and to use as a campaign toolUsers should be careful on what they put up online thoughThings are not as private as they seem and nothing on the internet ever fully goes away

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