Do you think Myspace and other social networking websites unhealthy?

I'm under the impression they give people a false sense of security, not to mention they invade your privacy. For example, When your life really sucks, you may be in denial because you have an awesome myspace page... or, when you break up with someone, it takes you longer to forget about them because their essence is always at the click of a finger. Does anyone else miss the days of simply writing a good hand-written letter or using the telephone?

Do you think Myspace and other social networking websites unhealthy?
I think it's just another way to keep in touch with your friends and family. Sometimes it can be hard to do that when you live in different states. If you aren't comfortable myspace or other networking sites then don't use them.
Reply:I don't think they are unhealthy ?
Reply:you know even though i am basically in love with the myspace, i would have to say yes, because everything you said is right. The old days were better. but i mean i guess we cant go back to them. And we are just living in the new age. Rockin with it.
Reply:I would assume it depends on if the user has a healthy or unhealthy attitude. As with most things in life, it is what you make it. As for invading privacy, people can only read what the user posts. If it is something they don't want to share it would make absolutely no sense to display it in a public forum.


I am torn between missing the old days and appreciating whet new technology offers. I like being able to have an instant response. I do feel however that our children are being deprived of certain forms of communication. In the next generation will they even know what leter writing is?
Reply:I like a balance. But now that I think of it, being online is quite unhealthy with relationships. If the internet wasn't around, I would have lost contact with my partner when we broke up for the first time. That, and cellphones.





But now we're happy together, and have a gorgeous baby...so i guess it worked out alright
Reply:Anything in excess is wrong. The young want instant communication. Most older people still like to send cards and write letters, many do Myspace too.
Reply:yes, i didn't read your extra info, but my bro uses the comp just to check it and than he refreshes the page, it is boring and waste of time, and i know some people that stay on it till 5 am. its bad, well for kids because parents i mean is okay because they can keep in touch with there old buddies but kids are outta control and they meet strangers etc

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