Sharing on Social Media - Benefit or Drawback

Communication: It's a way to stay in touch and stay connected to friends and family.

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Oversharing: When people share something they later regret

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Expression: You can post your personal opinions and ideas about important topics.

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Permanence: Embarrassing or regrettable posts (including those that "disappear") become part of your permanent digital footprint

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Entertainment: It's fun to share things you're interested in

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Social pressure: When everyone else is posting, you feel pressure to participate

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Future: It's an opportunity to present a curated version of yourself for the public and employers

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Life balance: Managing multiple platforms and accounts requires a lot of time.

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