Are social networking sites good for society?

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Question: Are social networking sites good for society?
Position‹2 of 2: No, social networking sites aren’t good for society

Social networking sites contribute negatively to society as they, among other things, risk spreading misinformation, adversely affect personal life and health, and put personal data at risk.

Supporting arguments · 2

Social media is a medium through which people spread disinformation
The spread of disinformation on social networks, primarily in the form of fake news, is a key problem that can have real-life consequences if believed by social media users.
Terror groups use social networking sites to engage with the public
If not to radicalize and indoctrinate vulnerable people, terrorist groups take to social media platforms to share their violent acts and threaten governments and global institutions.