For
the past few decades, social networking has evolved from a simple two-way
communication channel to a complex social web. Social networking services has
completely changed the way people interact, socialize, and express with each
other. Now, people can interact through a variety of social networking
services, such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. These services allow people
to connect through online chats and video calls. Social media is a great
platform for people to instantly connect with each other and has brought us
many benefits. However, the cost of these benefits result in the end of our
privacy. As the internet becomes more accessible, any person with internet
access can have some type of online profile of themselves. Many types of online
services even require you to have a profile containing sensitive information —
shopping, banking, and healthcare. Furthermore, it is not just you who possess
your online information, it is everyone else on the web. There is also a concern
of how people and organizations use your personal information. Thus, the
advancement of social networking would result in the end of our privacy.
Many students have complained about it being difficult to make friends due to the lack of social activities at Baruch. To resolve this issue, a social networking platform/application designed for Baruch students should solve the issue. It is a platform where students are automatically put into a group when they are enrolled in the same class. On top of the basic communication chats, there could be more functions such as a public announcement page for all campus activities, campus news, public safety information, and emergency announcements. Since Baruch is a commuter school, all that would change the dynamic of Baruch’s social life. Therefore, it would promote students to exchange ideas and share information willingly. Even though the existing Blackboard system allows students to connect with each other, its functions are limited and it is not user friendly. In addition, by utilizing social networking technology to create an app for student...
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