Social Media -thoughts

In the 21st century, social media has become so commonly used it seems like it is essential's for the current working class' survivial. Most communiation used now of days is using social media. Even keeping in touch with family members now in common using facebook as we do not have the kampong life the previous generations used to have, where everyone stays near their family members. Now,  these social media platforms has been a vital arena for business and business products too.

A good example is social media is this:  In 2010, Haiti experienced severe calamity through an earthquake. This earthquake resulted in official communications down for a longer period. Social Media resulted as a great help during this situation. Many people shared valuable information through various social networking sites during the disaster after situations. Importantly, huge numbers of social networking sites members sent their money for the affected areas as their part of the help through the social media. Social media proved as a best platform for gathering charity. (Source - http://www.reviewcrushers.com/2011/06/positive-aspects-of-social-media/)

Social media is now even used for political figures to hold campaigns etc. Whatever they post causes the voters to rethink on who they want to cast their vote for. Even such important events make use of social media now.

-Kristi