12月16日雅思写作范文

Some people think that social networking sites have a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

As with all technological advances, the arrival of social networking sites presents both problems and potential solutions for humankind. Social media cannot easily be defined as good or bad; it’s influence on society and human behaviour is far too complex.

On one hand, social media provides people with the ability to communicate with almost anyone on the globe. Businesses thrive because transactions can take place conveniently and quickly. Political organisation has been transformed too. It is now possible for protest groups to reach millions of people worldwide, spreading important messages about a range of serious issues, from the environment to human rights.

On the other hand, there is no doubt that social media sites have a number of drawbacks. Online abuse is a common problem. Instances of racism and misogyny have been reported frequently in the news, and social media has the unwanted distinction of providing a platform for people with vile opinions to spread messages of hate. Additionally, social media can be used by unscrupulous individuals to dupe people out of money through online scamming. There have also been reports that young children are being targeted for abuse by older individuals posing as children.  

Clearly, social media presents us with opportunities to connect with others and to achieve economic growth more quickly. However, in its current form, too many devious individuals are able to escape sanction or prosecution, as the internet isn’t properly regulated. Those who spread racist messages or abuse others online are not subject to the law. Until this problem is addressed, social media will continue to be abused. On the whole, though, I believe social media is broadly a force for good.

                                             Timothy Williams

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