It's a boon for long distance association
June 07, 2010
Vidya Prabhu
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Today I believe that people are spending a lot more time on social networking sites sometime ago. As soon as my daughter comes home, she log on to the computer. I signed up on orkut just to know what was keeping everyone so busy. During weekends my children are always busy on the computer and we fail to spend quality time. Although it would be wrong to boycott these sites, since they are helpful for couples in a long distance relationship. However, the portals and websites have changed the way we interact, since people are busy socialising on these sites. I have seen people sitting in the same room and commenting on each other's status messages.
Don't think websites affect strong ties
June 07, 2010
Riyanka Arora
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It's a cool thing to know what is happening in the life of other people. Moreover if you are not logged on these sites, you are considered to be an outdated person, which is ridiculous. People tend to use networking sites especially during office hours and this leads to staying at the workplace for a longer time than usual. The result is that people are spending less time at home with their family. But not to forger it also leads to good relationships with friends. It's difficult to say it they have a hand in break up of marriages. This is because, if a spouse is cheating his/her partner, then I,m sure he/she will be intelligent enough not to publicise it on a social networking website.
Depends on how one choose to use it
June 07, 2010
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Krishna Mehta, student
Yes, Facebook and other social networking sites have led to people getting more interactive with old friends and former colleagues. So it has its merits and demerits. For many it has led to problems in their relationships. But at the same time I don't think it can be the main reason for divorce and spouses cheating on each other in India. However here it's youngsters who are glued to the social networking sites. Also personally I go online not for a long duration, but it's more for work related assignments or just to connect with friends. Also I don't waste time chatting with random people online. Social networking sites have altered the way people communication, but it depends on how a person chooses to use it.
Websites also bring people together
June 07, 2010
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Manish Bora, manager
I'm online for almost 6 to 8 hours everyday. I use Orkut, Skype and Facebook to keep inn touch with old friends and those who are far away in different countries. Also I use Facebook a lot for various application and games as well. So it's not correct to blame social networking sites for people spending less quality time their spouses or partners. Many couples also bond via the use of social networking sites. But at the same time, the study done by America's divorce lawyers isn't very surprising, but it's applicable in their country, not in India. This may be true for them not for us. This survey is more applicable in US, where are a majority of people are always glued to their computers and the internet.
Need to know where to draw the line
Mrudula Churi
June 07, 2010
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There have been a few instances in India as well where couples have separated because the partner was spending too much time on social networking websites. However, that being the reason for many divorces is indeed startling. One has to understand where to draw the line instead of going overboard with the latest fad or gizmo. People of all age groups are buying high end phones just to remain connected with each other via chats and social networking sites. Such obsession is certain to affect relationships, not just with one's partner but with others in the family as well. Be it games or chatting, people cannot be glued to their computers for 24 hours.
