How Social Media helps us connect with others By Christian Gates
Scrolling through social media can sometimes be hard when it seems like only bad things are happening in the world. Something that can help take your mind off of the negative things seen is reaching out to long distance friends! Social media has transformed the way we communicate with each other by allowing us to hop on a Video-call 24/7. Talking to friends and family all over the world is an amazing opportunity that sometimes can get overshadowed by daily distractions. With resources like Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, iMessage, and even just a simple phone call, connecting with others is as easy as having them in your very living room. In 2001, one of the very first platforms of social media was released in a website called “Friendster.” This
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platform was short-lived, but opened the door for other platforms to use email registration and basic online networking. Two of the most popular social media platforms today, LinkedIn (2002) and Facebook (2004) were founded shortly after and were based on some of the same ideas from Friendster. These platforms have given us a way to connect with people even beyond sending a text or phone call. Being able to see what friends are doing each day through something as easy as a post has allowed us to connect with others by seeing what goes on in their day-to-day lives. This November, try to let all of your friends and loved ones know how thankful you are for them through a social media platform!
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