Has Facebook changed the face of communication?

Facebook has undoubtedly changed communication, but for better or for worse? This one social networking site it offers a variety of methods for contacting other various individuals in which each user is assigned their very own webpage and username. Consumers have the option of writing on someone’s “wall”, sending them a private message, or even anonymous messages through the popular application known as “honesty box”. I have witnessed numerous instances of slander occurring under the guise of anonymity. This is most definitely a negative aspect of facebook. Also with access to a wealth of media I have noted numerous “fake-accounts” in which individuals steal pictures of others and upload them on facebook accompanied by a phony name. These accounts have been used to air out other users, talk smack or derive information about individuals while disguising themselves as another. This presents a problematic case and seems to me like this is virtually identity theft.

Facebook is systematically deteriorating the appeal of applications like MSN Messenger and iChat while they now offer instant messaging. Private messaging is an easy and convenient form of communication, similar to an e-mail. Personally I know that if I need to get in touch with someone quickly and easily I am more partial to the private message as opposed to an email. Facebook mobile allows all of the said methods to take place on your phone. Anywhere at any time people are capable of messaging each other from their cellular device. I was taken aback by the fact that one may now communicate with someone sitting at home on their computer from anywhere on map from the applications on our phones.

Facebook is also privy to our personal information and any messages disclosed on the website. This is an issue because the content of certain messages are often explicit and private. The following picture depicts an individual who wished to send a private message, however, due to Facebooks often confusing interface she ended up posting a rather provocative message on her own profile.



All in all the notion of Facebook is indeed just; however, it may be manipulated to disclose an unfriendly response.