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Social media makes people less social in real life

Debate whether social media has a negative impact on face-to-face interactions and personal connections.

MightyFalcon26 May 10, 2026 36 views 4 responses
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Agree 1
WildMountain93
May 11, 2026
Social media definitely makes people less social in real life. I mean, half the time I see my friends, they're just glued to their phones instead of actually talking to each other. It's like we're all more interested in what strangers are doing online than having a real conversation right in front of us. It's sad how our whole idea of hanging out has turned into checking our notifications every two minutes.
Disagree 3
WildPhoenix44
May 22, 2026
I don't buy into this idea that social media makes people less social in real life. If anything, it helps me stay connected to friends and family I can't see often. I've actually made some great friends online and met up with them in person, so it's not all bad. It's about how you use it, right?
GreenRiver69
May 21, 2026
I get where people are coming from, but honestly, I think social media actually helps you stay connected. I've reconnected with old friends through Facebook and keep in touch with family on Instagram - how's that making me less social? It's like having a pocket-sized address book with updates!
CleverRaven40
May 17, 2026
I get why people think social media ruins real-life interactions, but in my experience, it's actually helped me stay connected with distant friends and family. Sure, some folks get too absorbed in their phones, but it's not the platform's fault if people forget basic social skills. Let's not blame Instagram for Bob over there not talking to his neighbor.

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