Socially yours!!!

When the whole world is buzzing with the phenomenon of social networking, it seems irrelevant to look into its pros and cons. Nevertheless, some cynics like me would still like to analyze why it’s such a big hit. Why would someone like you and me go to the social networking sites at all when we keep crying foul about no time in life. If you still find out time to do something in spite of not having time then it only means that you are consumed with the passion of doing it…whether you like it or not. So, coming back to the point. Why do people like to tread unknown territory of unknown identities (okay some of them are known too) acquiring unknown identities? Why would not you connect with your people at home and around in real time rather than spending time in front of the screen, networking away to glory with friends/acquaintances? Why would you want to find out who shares your passion, hobbies, name, and anniversaries out there?Other than the usual reasons of catching up with the people we have lost touch with or finding our contacts all over again, the other obvious reason could be to unleash our different self and drive its personality the way we want. When you network within in your social circle, people have your perception based on your looks, clothes, mannerism, presentability, thoughts, walk, talk…here’s this medium so liberating. You drive the perceptions of people the way you want. You can even assume an unknown identity and give vent to your innermost feelings/thoughts without letting anyone know who you are. Here’s your chance to become black and white and unburden yourself.Some others do it as they are bored of their lives or the people in their lives. They want to spice it up interacting with people they don’t know without carrying the emotional and formal social baggage. People who might interest them as they match their criteria of personalities they would want to be surrounded with. Such people which they don’t find in their natural social circuit. It gives you the freedom to create your own network of people you chose and not someone whom you have got by default just because they are neighbors, friends, colleagues, relatives.Take it this way or that way, “liberation” is the key to the popularity of such sites. What’s your reason?