Two-thirds of all teachers believe that social media does more to distract students than to help them academically (quoted from procon.org). ... Social media sites can not only break relationships by marriage but relationships through friendship. ... Friendships are broken because of social media. ... Social networking sites can be a great attribute in developing new friendships. ... (Quote commonsensemedia.org) Depending on your point of view, some believe a positive of social media is openly displaying their relationships. ...

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Gleick quotes in his article, "When I muse about memes, I often find myself picturing an ephemeral flickering pattern of sparks leaping from brain to brain screaming 'Me, me!'... Gleick quotes "Memes can replicate with impressive virulence while leaving swaths of collateral damage"(558). ... Another statement made by Turkle that reflects this sentiment is "People nurture friendships on social networking sites and then wonder if they are among friends. ...

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Using social networks over the internet allows people to improve their interactive personal skills, build friendships and create bonds.... " Berg's quote exemplifies that words can be used to either bring some up or tear someone down. ...

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