Social Network

Why is the typed word so powerful? Why is it tempting to misuse this power online? What positive things can social-networking sites achieve when used to their full potential?

The typed word is so powerful because of the fact that it can never be retrieved once put out for the whole world to read.  It is also powerful because typed words can reach many people across the globe within seconds.  Social networking sites can be beneficial if it is used as an education tool to inform specific target groups.  Sites such as Facebook have received negative publicity because people often use it to negatively spread rumors or to cause confusion between peers. Despite the negativity associated with them, social networking sites can use the power of online to provide information and serve as an entertaining way for people to keep in contact with friends and family.