B. Listen to the debate on the topic 'Social networking sites are a sophisticated
means of stalking people'. Then, fill in the blanks with the correct words.
1. We are living a dual____
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he term ‘Social-Networking’ is now almost synonymous to ‘Cyberstalking’. I know most people would disagree because the talk to their friends using these sites and they’re happy, but you know, that’s not everyone does. Let me take an example of Facebook. Most people find their friends, add them to their friend-list and later, instead of talking, they just get updates on what they are doing (Yes, the news feed). I don’t think that is any part of being social. And that is not exactly stalking, but now lets get on stalking, okay? So, you have a crush. The first thing anyone would do will be to find out more about the person. What better way is there to visit a place where she has put up all information on what he/she eats, listens to, watches, where he/she goes to and also if he/she is attached or not. Bingo! all you wanted, in one place, no effort put and at the comfort of your bed. You stalk. You all stalk. ‘We’ all stalk. Its not very unusual. We even do it unconsciously. Just checking the profile of a friend’s friend. Is it stalking? Yes, it is. Did you think its stalking ?No.
Everyone does it and everyone allows to do it. Social networking sites always provide an option to make the data view able to just friends or not even them. I’m sure most people wouldn’t even know this. Why? ’Cause you never tried to find out. You upload pictures, and you’re okay with people seeing them. But what if its not you posting it? What if there is a picture you are uncomfortable with to be shared with anyone, but someone gets a hold of it and shares it? Not everyone are well wishers, right? We always know of these things. Consciously or unconsciously. But we never really consider these. It only gets attention if it happens.
Well, the whole point of this long text was that we should use the social media with care and know who are on our side. Thank you