Online Social Networking Issues Within Academia and Pharmacy Education is an article written by Cain, Jeff talks about how some online social networking has grown to be extremely popular. The two most popular sites are Facebook and Myspace. Even though Myspace is the members leading site because existed longer, Facebook is proving to be the most visited site. Online social networking is a way for students to stay connected with new and old friends. Not only that, it also provides students a communication method with their families and sometimes even teachers. Social Networking Software have been defined as online spaces for individuals to present themselves, articulate the social networks, and establish or maintain connections with others. Online Social Networking has proven to be very effective and useful in many positive ways for most users, but for students sometimes it might negatively affect their personal records. Each misuse leads a student closer to detention or even expulsion from school. Privacy is something very important that all students should be aware. Privacy do not really exist online because once a person leaves a comment online, other people with bad intentions might find a way to see and use that comment. Institutions are educating students on the importance of privacy. Effective monitoring systems for online social networking, such as Facebook and Myspace, should be presented.
Yes, Facebook is more popular than Myspace because it has a lot of cool features, but still simple to use. I was surprised when many schools started to ban Facebook from their students. It is ironic because the schools were the ones that first taught the students how to use the online social networking. I remembered back in those days the teachers gave students access to it and encouraged us to communicate with other classmates. I understand that online social networking can be so addicting that it becomes a distraction for some students. This distraction can decrease a student’s focus on education. I am glad that I deleted my Facebook because after that my school productivity level went up dramatically.
