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Has social media or an experience on a platform changed you?

I am starting to see a change in my behavior. The way I think is also changing. First 3 positives from the use of social media.
1. I learned young people under 25 are smarter, more polite than I once thought. They have unique ideas and can have a deep conversation about anything.
2. I have spoken to people around the world and learned so much from them.
3. I have started a few extremely meaningful and deep relationships with people from social media.

A few of the negatives and I am just being honest.
1. I am disappointed with the lack of class that I see in some people.
2. I have learned that fake people come in all shapes sizes and cross all demographics.
3. I have learned that some people have forgotten basic human courtesies. The moral compass and fabric of our cultures are eroding.

Please share with me your thoughts. Have a great day and thank you for reading this post.
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SW-User
I think mine are similar.

I'd add to the positives for me finding people who have similar interests or health issues which would be difficult to find locally.

To the negatives that social media is on the internet the greatest learning resource mankind has ever created it is therefore a massive shame some people appear so ignorant and haven't appeared to have researched things and then dismiss those who do research and provide verified evidence.
Capt11 · 51-55, M
@SW-User I can understand what you are saying. I do agree the resource has not been used in the most positive ways. People will learn over time how to appreciate it more. Thank you for taking the time to respond to my post. I hope whatever health issues you are having you are constantly improving. I wish you the best.
SW-User
@Capt11 sadly it's a chronic progressive issue so it's not really getting better but whilst debilitating it ain't going to kill me.
Capt11 · 51-55, M
I am curious do you remember what you 1st went on the Internet for?
SW-User
@Capt11 blimey. So years ago my company got interested as the internet started... Netscape navigator and alta vista. Then I tried to re skin some terminal only apps on a vax to allow us more ease in using them... it failed but I learnt so much then. So at home I fired up a modem and opera mostly to look up research. Then I found Amazon and then all the alt forums etc. Long time ago now