Is Facebook Killing Real Social Interaction?

It's hard to say and I'm no expert. However, it may be right to affirm that for those who are less inclined to socialise than others; for example, they may be frail, or unwell; or somewhat, or very, reclusive, or even suffer from social avoidance disorder, then social networking is for them a very vital form of socialising. And were it not for the internet, they'd be infinitely more cut off; so social networking sites such as Face Book is surely for them a very good thing. On the other hand, those who are very much inlined to be social, such as young people, as I see it, social networking sites are for them a supplementary form of socialising, not a replacement. I can't see the internet ever replacing socialising for those with a powerful drive to socialise, which is most people; and perhaps especially the young, who are powerfully driven to seek out fellow young people. Whether it stops people inter-acting with highly vulnerable members of society such as the sick and elderly, I don't know; but if so that's very sad. But then it could be said that those who feel moved to socialise with the most vulnerable members of our society will be moved to do it anyway; the internet won't stop them. It could even help them, but putting them in touch with organisations dedicated to helping these very self same people: this is the wonderful thing about the net, how it can render activities that once required so much labour relatively easy and stress-free.

Kind of. But I would say it really depends on the kid's personality as well. But now, as you can chat to anyone anywhere anytime on Facebook, and it's basically free, kids spend a lot of time there socializing. The time of "ganging" on playgrounds and going for walks and playing sports is getting over, unfortunately.

I don't really use Facebook as a "social" thing. My main purpose in joining was to find Swagbuck codes so I could get points faster. Then, I got involved in a couple of the games, so I usually visit a couple times a day. I occasionally chat with a family member or two, but it in no way takes the place of face-to-face interactions for me. I does help me keep in touch with my grandchildren between visits, and I cherish that.

But they can't be lying all the time. Its our purpose which is important and not their intention... Maybe, they are scamming but its better to help the needy by ourselves..