Paris Thrash4/28/14English 101Paper #4Dr. VolfSince the appearance and rise of social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter over the past decade, there has been much discussion about their benefits. While social networking sites are a useful tool in our increasingly connected world, they can also negatively affect our development and the nature of our social interactions. Therefore, it is important to first identify the advantages and disadvantages to use them effectively. Social networking sites offer people a means to stay in touch with their acquaintances and maintain constant contact with their friends. This increased connectivity opens up new pathways for building relationships and strengthening bonds. In this way, social networking sites help complement and enhance a person's social experience. Sites like Facebook and Tumblr allow people to find out more about their friends' interests, as well as their own personal lives, which can lead to more productive conversations and discussions, leading to better, stronger relationships. Also, social networks...