The article entitled ‘What are the pros and cons of social networking sites?’ written by Strickland reports on the pros and cons of social networking sites. One of the pros of social networking sites is that it allows users to make connections with other people. Besides that, users can also use these sites to network professionally and help someone else out. Social networking sites also make it easy to organise an event and invite friends. Furthermore, social networking sites can also be used to promote an artiste’s or actor’s work. Several social networking sites also act as application platforms. Lastly, social networking can help to get a person out of jail. However, there are also some cons of social networking sites. One of the cons of social networking sites is that it makes identity theft easier. Furthermore, scammers also use social networking sites to trick people into downloading malicious software. Finally, social networking can be both overwhelming and addictive at the same time.

Among the pros and cons of social networking sites stated by Strickland, I agree with one of the pros saying that social networking sites allow users to make connection with other people. Social networking sites are easy and effortless way to communicate with friends and family when we are unable to get in touch due to time and distance constraints. Based on my prior experienced, social networking sites had helped me to get in touch with my schoolmates after graduating and to track down my primary school friends whom I lost connection with for quite a long time. One of the cons of social networking site stating that it can make identity theft easier is another statement which I agree. Many of the social networking sites require users to share information such as name, date of birth and e-mail address which allow others to steal their information in order to access their