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Debate: Social Networking: Good for our Society?
Side: It's Harmful

I believe that social networking is harmful for our society. Yes I have both a Twitter and a Facebook, and I find myself refreshing the pages to see what everyone is saying and posting when I should be doing something else. Thats is why social networks are harmful to our society because it takes us away from things that we should be doing. For instance, I could be doing homework or being active. According to The American Psychological Association, students who checked their social networking site once in a 15 minute study period received got lower grades. There is nothing wrong with connecting with people on a social network if you do it when you aren't suppose to be doing something else and it is for a shorter amount of time. As for social networking sites keeping people connected with each other that is true, but it is not the only way to do it. If you want to stay connected with them you will make sure to visit and talk to them. For example, my mom does not have a Facebook or any other social network and she still talks and visit her friends from college. So when I look at it I know that I will still be in touch with the people I want to stay connected to with or without the social networking sites. I also think that social networking takes away from face to face communication. I have noticed that even when I am with friends one of us is also on our phones on Facebook or Twitter. Social Media Today said "interaction with other people has become effortless and people have isolated their lives behind their online identities". I think social networking does have some positive effects but the negative effects overcome the positive.
Debate: Social Networking: Good for our Society?
Side: It's Harmful

Why do you think as a society we care so much about what other people are posting/doing? You mention you "refresh" often....sometimes, I do, too...but then I ask myself, how is this honestly a good thing?
Debate: Social Networking: Good for our Society?
Side: It's Harmful

I really see social media as a more harmful than helpful. There are several different ways that users of social media can misuse that can potentially be harmful! Social media has good intentions but unfortunately users have caused a great deal of problems. Cyber bullying has become a global problem that has even lead to assaults and suicides. No one should get to the point where they feel so overwhelmed by ridiculous comments made to them over the internet to commit suicide. Also, comments and posts that you allow the public to see can affect you in your job opportunities and also your education. Employers are much more likely nowadays to analyze and examine your Facebook and Twitter page. I do not think our society as a whole is wise enough to take this into consideration before they post whatever it is that they are posting. This could definitely lead to harmfull effects down the road. I truly believe social media is ruining face-to-face confrontation. It is much much easier for people to hide behind their computer screens compared to having an actual conversation with someone. People are much less likely to confront an individual with a problem in person. This is very sad and unfortunate. Social skills are developed from physical interaction with their piers and families, not through a Facebook message or Twitter tweet. Especially at a young age, like teens, they need to do the majority of their communicating in person. Technology is great and it is so neat that we are privledged with the opportunity to keep in touch with your buddies so much easier; however, there needs to be a happy medium of both face-to-face communication and social media based communication.
Debate: Social Networking: Good for our Society?
Side: It's Helpful

It's a two way street. You can post positive things that improve your job standing. Everything you have is an issue that someone else may have dealt with, but where is the personal information? I know you have both Facebook and Twitter, so please explain to me how they have negatively effected you.
Debate: Social Networking: Good for our Society?
Side: It's Harmful

I completely agree with you Bradley!! You put extremely good points and also acknowledged the other side! :)
Debate: Social Networking: Good for our Society?
Side: It's Harmful

I believe that social networking is harmful because people spend hours at a time absorbed in one social website. American Psychological Association says that daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of children. Sites such as Facebook and Twitter just cause more of a distraction from school work. American Psychological Association also says that Facebook can negatively impact learning. Studies found that middle school, high school, and college students who checked Facebook at least once during a 15-minute study period achieved lower grades. Although Facebook may be fun and have some positive outlooks to their sites, overall I believe that is harmful to society. http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2011/08/social-kids.aspx
Debate: Social Networking: Good for our Society?
Side: It's Helpful

I totally agree with you, and unfortunately I am one of those that checks Facebook when I should be doing homework or studying for a test. Once you are on it , it is hard to stop because you can keep clicking and discover new things. When you think yard just going to check it real fast, it turns into an hour of looking.
Debate: Social Networking: Good for our Society?
Side: It's Helpful

Yes which is why it is harmful it is consuming so much of people's time when they have much more important things to do, but instead find themselves on Facebook or twitter just wasting time.
Debate: Social Networking: Good for our Society?
Side: It's Harmful

I agree with you I find myself on a social network all the time and I need to get better at not being absorbed in it all the time.
Debate: Social Networking: Good for our Society?
Side: It's Harmful

Social networking is both helpful and harmful. Sites like Facebook are very useful for friends and family members to keep in touch and share funny/interesting material. On the other hand, some people become too involved in these sites and shut themselves off from the outside world. This can be harmful to one's mental and physical wellbeing if they neglect a healthy lifestyle (eating healthy, getting exercise, etc.).
Debate: Social Networking: Good for our Society?
Side: It's Harmful

Very very true. But, Jesse, do you have any research to back up your argument?
Debate: Social Networking: Good for our Society?
Side: It's Harmful

This is an add-on to what I wrote above because I ran out of time.The people who say that social networking sites are helpful are right because lots of people casually use these sites just to chat with people, keep up on the latest news, etc. I myself am a great example of this. I enjoy browsing reddit every few days just to see what's new and to enjoy sharing stories with people. Most individuals are like this: relaxed and casual about how often and to what degree they use social networking sites. The people who say that social networking is harmful are also right. People can become completely "trapped" inside these sites and shut themselves off from the outside world. This is absolutely not healthy as it can cause mental, physical, and emotional issues.Social networking can be either helpful or harmful depending on the individual. I am posting this to the Harmful side simply because I had to; however, I agree that both sides are equally right.
Debate: Social Networking: Good for our Society?
Side: It's Harmful

Social Networking is harmful. According to the American Psychological Association, teens who use Facebook more often show more narcissistic tendencies. In addition, young adults who are strong Facebook users show more signs of other psychological disorders; these include antisocial behaviors, mania and aggressive tendencies. Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of frequent social networking users. They are more prone to anxiety, depression, and other psychological disorders, as well as by making them more susceptible to future health problems. Cyber-bullying is a contributor to these disorders. Social networking eliminates personal emotions. These cyber-bullies hide behind a computer screen and post negative material, not realizing the consequences of their actions due to the lack of personal contact. Also, social network users to not realize the effects of what they post online. According to Baseline Magazine, nearly half of hirers that have researched a potential employee on social media sites have rejected them. Social networking is the enabler to many harmful problems.
Debate: Social Networking: Good for our Society?
Side: It's Helpful

You have a Facebook and twitter right? And still use them?
Debate: Social Networking: Good for our Society?
Side: It's Helpful

Where are you going with this, Brandon? Be more specific.
Debate: Social Networking: Good for our Society?
Side: It's Helpful

Where I was going with it is I was going to ask how they have negatively effected her or if she knows anyone who has been harmed by it.
Debate: Social Networking: Good for our Society?
Side: It's Harmful

It's all about how it is used. I have used those sites in the helpful way of keeping in touch with others. I, however, have seen the harmful effects. People are often rude and hurtful to others. These people, though, have been deleted from my sites. Social networking can me used in a positive way, but not many people do that. I personally know the affects it has on me. Several times I have been easily distracted and been less productive do to social networking. Can you admit to this? Attention span and productivity is decreased with the use of social networking.
Debate: Social Networking: Good for our Society?
Side: It's Helpful

Ehh, yea. I suppose it is a time waster. But if that is a problem, why have the social website at hand? The reason everybody has it is for the positives. Am I correct? Like you said, it's not difficult to block people who are negative. The PEOPLE of society are what make it negative. The website itself was created for a positive use.
Debate: Social Networking: Good for our Society?
Side: It's Harmful

I can see the narcissism rise in social media....what are most people's posts about....them and their achievements, feelings, etc.
Debate: Social Networking: Good for our Society?
Side: It's Harmful

I believe social networking is more harmful then helpful. Social media sites can be very distracting and time consuming. According to Jeffbullas.com the average person spends about 15 and a half hours on facebook per month. Most people online aren't working on anything productive anyway. Students could easily find themselves getting distracted by sites like Facebook and Twitter, instead of doing their homework. Face to face interaction is also being affected by the spread of social media. When you go to a restaurant now and look around you don't see people talking, instead you see people with their eyes glued to their smartphones and not talking. According to Forbes.com studies show that 7% of communication is based on written or verbal word while 93% is based on body language. When two people are talking they can tell how interested the other person is by body language, but with social media you can't tell if the person really cares.
Debate: Social Networking: Good for our Society?
Side: It's Harmful

Even though I have social networks, I believe that they can be harmful in numerous situations. Social networking takes over the life's of many teenagers. It prevents them from getting their homework done and getting physical activity that they need. Lets face it, America is fat and social medias don't help by any means. Yes, they can just log off and go outside, but they are so addicted to website, like a drug, that they really can't (http://news.discovery.com/tech/is-online-social-networking-good-or-bad.html). It causes teens to be prone to anxiety, depression, and other psychological disorders (http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/ 2011/08/social-kids.aspx). It also isn't as private as we think it is. So many people can hack into your profile and get all of your information that you didn't want them too. The people that run Facebook have access to all accounts, it wouldn't be very hard for them to go to your profile and find every thing out about you. We have so many cyber bullies in this world that actually lead to kids killing themselves. People will make pages about that person and put up embarrassing pictures that they don't want anyone to see. Why people feel the need to bully over social medians is beyond me. Kids think once they get home they will be safe from the bullies at school, then they check their Facebook and see all of the comments. It's leading to things that can't be fixed and those who do it should be punished. So yes, I think social networking is very harmful, it can kill a person. 66% of teens who have witnessed online cruelty have also witnessed others joining; 21% say they have also joined in the harassment (http://www.internetsafety101.org/cyberbullyingstatistics.htm). That is an outrageous number and it should be prevented! Yes I have social networks, but I haven't let myself get carried away with them and I don't post things that I wouldn't want my Grandma to see. We were just fine without all of this in the past, we don't need to know everyone's every move. If we wanted to, then we'd ask.
Debate: Social Networking: Good for our Society?
Side: It's Harmful

I like and agree with your points Amber! And I am like you, I do not overdo or become obsessed with these sites like other peers. I would much rather have physical interaction with my friends rather than post random "posts".
Debate: Social Networking: Good for our Society?
Side: It's Helpful

If it negatively effects YOU, then why do you still have them?
Debate: So should Incest be legalized by now or not?
Side: Yes, it is fair.

I honestly have no problem with it. It doesn't hurt anybody
Debate: So should Incest be legalized by now or not?
Side: Yes, it is fair.

Thank you for seeing my side. .
Debate: So should Incest be legalized by now or not?
Side: No, it is stupid.

Aren't you a Christian?
Debate: So should Incest be legalized by now or not?
Side: Yes, it is fair.

Oh yeah, I am. I just think that the argument of homosexuals can be used to support any sexual act and people agreeing with me is just confirming my view.
Debate: So should Incest be legalized by now or not?
Side: No, it is stupid.

It can create a precedent for adopting even more lunatic laws.And that will hurt everybody, except maybe the perverts.
Debate: So should Incest be legalized by now or not?
Side: Yes, it is fair.

Im sorry, but please provide a good reason why legalizing incest is wrong
Debate: So should Incest be legalized by now or not?
Side: No, it is stupid.

A gave a very good reason in the argument you disputed.In countries where law is precedent - based, it will create a legal precedent for adopting even crazier laws.First thing that comes into my head: this will be followed by "education" in schools, and get the kids even more screwed up than they are now.They're now teaching kids it's OK to be gay...imagine if they add to this, that it's OK to ^%#$& your mother...or father? after all, gayness has now become "norm".This is serious stuff. Usually, if such marginal movements can endorse some kind of madness, that means they will.Here is what the LGBT have already been able to achieve in the USA:- the toilet law, which allows boys into girl's restrooms, and vice versa, at schools. - forcing a college professor who does not approve of homosexuality, to watch gay porn- forcing the boy-scouts to accept gay troop leaders- forcing small hotels to service gays against the owners' faith- outlawing psychiatrists who aid gays in quitting their lifestyle- attacks on Christian preachers, for citing the Bible in their churches- outlawing public citing of statistical data on gay health- false statements about genetic origins of homosexuality, long since refuted by science, being constantly cited by mass mediaFinally, lets make a comparison with gay marriage.They have achieved legalization of gay marriage in many places, but only a small percent of gays have got married. The objective of this was to create legal precedent. After all, if gays are the "norm", how can we not teach about gayness in schools?
Debate: So should Incest be legalized by now or not?
Side: Yes, it is fair.

They're now teaching kids it's OK to be gay...imagine if they add to this, that it's OK to ^%#$& your mother...or father? after all, gayness has now become "norm".I see no problem in teaching kids how to be themselves.This is serious stuff. Usually, if such marginal movements can endorse some kind of madness, that means they will.Im afraid I still cannot see a reason to ban incest. You simply gave me insane laws then assumed that it will get worse by legalizing incest.First give me a reason why society must reject incest relationships. Then we will continueFinally, lets make a comparison with gay marriage.They have achieved legalization of gay marriage in many places, but only a small percent of gays have got married. The objective of this was to create legal precedent. After all, if gays are the "norm", how can we not teach about gayness in schools?You do realize that its still too early to assume results, right?
Debate: So should Incest be legalized by now or not?
Side: No, it is stupid.

I see no problem in teaching kids how to be themselves.They are not teaching kids to be themselves. They are teaching kids to say "yes" to every sexual impulse they have, and those are two different things. Sex is not everything. Kids are being artificially sexed up by modern society, both directly and indirectly. Their hormones start raging after a certain age, they are unused to this and, usually, have no idea how to grasp hold of the situation. They may get silly ideas that they are "gay", and now the LGBT education is brainwashing them that they have to accept such impulses as proof of their "gayness". I think one has to blind not to see, that this is a form of recruiting.You simply gave me insane laws then assumed that it will get worse by legalizing incest.These insane laws were endorsed by people who used the same logic.It's all about "love", it doesn't hurt anyone, e.t.c.LGBT feeds on all kinds of marginal ideas.Now look where this has taken America?Do you really want the land of the free to become the land of the gay?
Debate: So should Incest be legalized by now or not?
Side: Yes, it is fair.

They are not teaching kids to be themselves. They are teaching kids to say "yes" to every sexual impulse they haveNope, exposing them to the awareness that weird people exists is not the same as promoting their existence.Same logic was applied on the early days of abandoning the slavery of the blacks. In the end, everything still lies in the way they were nurturedThese insane laws were endorsed by people who used the same logic.Nope,the toilet law, which allows boys into girl's restrooms, and vice versa, at schools.forcing a college professor who does not approve of homosexuality, to watch gay pornattacks on Christian preachers, for citing the Bible in their churchesfalse statements about genetic origins of homosexuality, long since refuted by science, being constantly cited by mass mediaI see no logical reason behind these laws. The explanation why it still hasnt been removed is because people are wise enough to just ignore it
Debate: So should Incest be legalized by now or not?
Side: No, it is stupid.

Nope, exposing them to the awareness that weird people exists is not the same as promoting their existence.Same logic was applied on the early days of abandoning the slavery of the blacks.Are you serious or just having fun? How can anyone "promote" the existence of black people? There can be no comparison of the black liberation movement, and gay "freedom".Kids are quite aware that weird people exist, and if they're not, they'll find it out by themselves. Kids aren't idiots.I see no logical reason behind these laws. The explanation why it still hasn't been removed is because people are wise enough to just ignore itThis is only growing in strength in the USA...strange that I know it, and you don't.Not to mean anything, I just can't understand why you people are so ignorant to things are destroying your country.
Debate: So should Incest be legalized by now or not?
Side: Yes, it is fair.

Are you serious or just having fun? How can anyone "promote" the existence of black people? There can be no comparison of the black liberation movement, and gay "freedom".During the early days of slavery, blacks are considered properties and never granted humanitarian rights. When they gained freedom, they were still oppressed through constant discrimination and racism. I see no difference in comparing those days with how gays fight for their rights today. And the taboo topic of incest relationships deserves equal attentionKids are quite aware that weird people exist, and if they're not, they'll find it out by themselves. Kids aren't idiots.Aye, but they learn how to treat those "weird people" by immitating their adult peers. Should they discriminate or befriend? Thats up for the parents to teachThis is only growing in strength in the USA...strange that I know it, and you don't.Not to mean anything, I just can't understand why you people are so ignorant to things are destroying your country.USA consists of plenty of independent states. Some states can have their own rules that other states will simply ignore.
Debate: So should Incest be legalized by now or not?
Side: Yes, it is fair.

Guys, guess what? This was a troll debate. Man I really suck at this.
Debate: So should Incest be legalized by now or not?
Side: Yes, it is fair.

Doesnt seem like its a troll, CD knows it when you are just playing with us
Debate: So should Incest be legalized by now or not?
Side: Yes, it is fair.

To be honest, I was trying to make it a troll debate, I mean, really. I should probably not try my hands in this.
Debate: So should Incest be legalized by now or not?
Side: No, it is stupid.

It can hurt many people, most immediately the members of the family of those participating in incest. The children resulting can be hurt.
Debate: So should Incest be legalized by now or not?
Side: Yes, it is fair.

How could this hurt the children? Explain
Debate: So should Incest be legalized by now or not?
Side: No, it is stupid.

Because the genepool is much smaller when family members procreate, so the chances of birth defects are very high.
Debate: So should Incest be legalized by now or not?
Side: Yes, it is fair.

"Then you simply had to forbid them from having a child. But allow them to marry legally. Problem solved" As Centifolia said
Debate: So should Incest be legalized by now or not?
Side: Yes, it is fair.

It should definitely be legal. There is literally no reason why two or more people shouldn't be able to love each other and participate in a consenting relationship. The only remotely plausible argument against incest is "inbreeding causing deformed children", which, in itself, isn't a very strong argument, and it only covers heterosexual incest, as of course, homosexuals cannot create children. There are plenty worse situations that have a higher risk for this to happen: the woman being over 40, having genetic disorders in either parent's genetic code, being a teen, using drugs/alcohol etc. With just plain incest, the risk only raises a few measly percentages from a non-incestuous childbirth, a change so small, it just doesn't even matter. There is only one, extremely rare case where there can be problems, and that is having a long line of incestuous children, spanning several generations, which is highly unlikely to happen in this day and age. Plus, we have several methods of contraception that can help reduce the chance of pregnancy any further, and if the incestuous couple wants children, they could just always adopt. We have way too many people on this planet anyway.