Overload

With the myriad of competing social networks these days, we're experiencing a 'sharing overload' as I like to call it. This overload, while a useful tool in keeping connected with peers in different and unrelated circles, has also caused some of us (myself included) to neglect other friendships and simpler ways of communicating.

As the telephone did to mail, email did to the telephone, and the cell phone did to email, social networks have now done away with many forms of communication. A person will share that they are currently at a coffee shop downtown and another person will "Like" the post and comment that they love that shop. There are many arguments for and against the trend; from claiming it makes us as less social, causes various psychological problems, and encourages bullying to allowing easier conversation,   planning, and business opportunities.

Personally, I see validity of both the pros and cons. Although, many of the cons can be true about a lot of technology. We become so reliant on it that when you actually do meet up with someone in real life, a) the interpersonal communication can be awkward, and b) both parties will often spend at least some of their time together back on that social media.

In any case, to represent myself equally, the following are my social media links:

Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
LinkedIn