In line with the times, technology is developing rapidly, keeping pace with human life and needs. One significant outcome of this progress is the creation of various social media platforms worldwide. Social media serves as a communication tool utilized by people globally. According to the McGraw Hill Dictionary, social media refers to the means used by individuals to interact with each other by creating, sharing, and exchanging information and ideas within a virtual network and community.
The emergence of numerous social media applications in this modern era, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, iPad, WhatsApp, and many more, has brought about extensive ease in communication. While a segment of the global population enthusiastically embraces the evolving landscape of social media applications, which are growing day by day, another segment still struggles to adapt to these transitions.
Some are even left far behind, repeatedly unable to keep up with the current shifts. The transition in question refers to moving from one social media application to another, for instance, BlackBerry Messenger, which appeared in 2013, is gradually being abandoned as users switch to WhatsApp. This significant shift has provided humanity with unparalleled ease in communication, allowing messages with both internal and external parties to be completed swiftly in a very short time.
Furthermore, daily information and anything related to societal changes can also be accessed within mere minutes. However, what is truly regrettable about the convenience of such active and advanced social media is the emergence of certain mysteries within it—mysteries that are detrimental to humanity. This occurs when some individuals consider everything so easy that they no longer value the importance of face-to-face meetings and togetherness.
For example, social gatherings (silaturrahmi) are reduced to mere social media groups. Moreover, misunderstandings due to miscommunication are not uncommon. There are also those who use social media for negative purposes, such as slandering, bullying, and other harmful actions that hurt others. Therefore, it is crucial to avoid these detrimental mysteries to foster social media users who are intellectual, dignified, and contribute positively to benefit many people.
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