7 reasons why we use social networks

We have repeatedly written about how social networking in general and Facebook in particular, steals our lives. And even publish beautiful pictures illustrating psychological dependence people on Facebook. And it is clear that the effect of such publications while there, but not so effective. Many of us, deep down thinking that it would be necessary to reduce seat time in the social sphere, but further this case, as a rule, do not go.

What's the matter? What we so attracted to social networking? Let's try to understand.

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The satisfaction of our curiosity

Do you remember why for the first time joined the social network? You probably really wanted to be in the know of some special person for you. Perhaps it was your classmate, a former love, authoritative people in your business, or some movie star. In any case, you want to directly learn about what is happening in the life of someone you're interested. Gradually, the circle widened more and you are aware of the details of complete strangers you characters. Why is it you do not understand. But it's so interesting, is not it?

Stay connected

Social networks provide a unique opportunity for communication. Email still grew out of the ordinary letters and includes some remnants of etiquette and writing culture. And then it's much easier - you just write in the chat, "Hey, dude!". It's as easy as slap on the shoulder and ask a friend how are you doing. But such simplicity and intimacy creates the opposite effect.

Do you really want to feel constantly in a noisy crowd, where every passerby can you in a familiar way to slap on the shoulder, "Hey, man"?

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Your ego

Each person sits something like this: "damn, I have such a cool car, a delicious dinner, cool holiday, unusual hobbies, I'm generally a very cool dude, but suddenly it no one ever He knows!? ". Someone is dormant inside, others breaks out in endless updates of social networks - "I'm on the beach", "I and my dinner," "I and my car", "me and my thoughts," and so the list goes on.

Everyone wants to be a significant and recognized - social networks give us that illusion. Oh, I put two Laika! I mentioned in the comments! Yes, I mean really important person. Life is good.

Do not flatter yourself. You are just a few lines of text on the wall quite a stranger. From his mouse clicks you become better and more successful. Do not fall for this deception.

This is my personal archive

Facebook and other social sphere are doing everything possible so that you can save it as much personal information about yourself. Personal photo archive, training diary, catalog your favorite music, contacts relatives, friends and colleagues, the negotiations in the chat, your movements around the world - all carefully preserved and indexed. What for?

Well, about the fact that Facebook collects data about you for marketing purposes, not just lazy writing. But other than that, the social sphere tied you to her this whole junk. For many people, the loss of access to Facebook would mean immense loss. "I can not get in touch with the right people! Where are my fotochki from last vacation? Who reminded me about the wife's birthday? ".

If you, too, can be puzzled with such matters, then we can say that you're trapped. Facebook keeps your personal memories and data. Are you sure that this is the best place for it?

It's your job

You support your company page on a social network, it's part of your personal promotion or advertising? No issues, work is work.

However, never forget that the operation of Facebook and algorithms of its work completely controlled by other people, not you. In no case can not be made conditional on the success of his career, from strangers who do not have to have any work.

Sotsialki help make new friends

Yes this is true. In social networks it is very simple to have any number of so-called "friends". At least ten, a thousand - it all depends on your desire. But this ease has a downside, which is expressed as your virtual friends. Do you really think all those people your friends? Do you really have the time, desire and strength every day to wade through this crazy cocktail of other people's family photos, links to other people's articles and fragments of other people's random thoughts? And if not, why do you need it?

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Facebook used to sign into other services

Now, instead of tedious input their personal data when creating an account on any third-party service, you can simply enter through the Facebook account. Simple, convenient, fast.

However, few people read the actions that the application can now do on the social network. Using your personal information. Post messages on your behalf. Read your publications. Everyone is waiting for conspiracy and uprising of robots, but there seems to be an application for a long time have conspired behind us and quietly arrange their affairs.

And that balance?

As we can see, Facebook and other social networks give us a great deal. They satisfy our curiosity, allow yourself to feel more important, it is easy to communicate and get to know people, to preserve your memories and contacts, useful application. And all this in exchange for your data and time. Somewhere in this story have already met in the classics. Faust and Mephistopheles?

Do you agree to the exchange?