Social networks: pros and cons

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Social networking is a fundamental part of our life nowadays, we use it to communicate with other people, to earn new information, etc. But some people say it is not as great as it seems.
On the one hand, social networking allows you to get a hold of people faster, as well as look up for information about friends and family or news. Furthermore, social networks make you able to find people from your past that you would never think you'd see them again, or even meet new people. Besides, social networking makes easier the communication with others, as the vast majority of networks allow you to chat instantly with everyone.
On the other hand, not everything about social networks is perfect: it has its flaws too. Sometimes it can be slow and not so helpful if so many people are on the same networking device saturating it. Also the information you may find in there could be inaccurate or simply fake, so you must see if it has a reliable source. Moreover, social networks can be dangerous since it is easy to obtain your personal information, and therefore you should be careful with the new people you meet on the internet. Finally, one clear disadvantage about social networks is the misunderstanding or misinterpretation when you talk with someone: it is not the same to chat with people on the internet than  talking with them in person.
In short, although social networks have made our lives easier and are very useful tools, we have to know how to use them correctly, as they are a mixed blessing.