Argue for/against Social Networking

The first 200 words of this essay...

Social networking is detrimental to modern society..

When sat down by a man, let us call him 'Vincent' for now, and asked to contemplate an understanding of modern society how does one react? Obviously 'Vincent' is looking upon you for a conclusive answer to this, after all, his rather stern look on his wrinkle free, cosmetically moisturised, face, nestled above a 'Skinny-Fit' tight black suit worn on his gym harassed body, is expecting an answer. However, just as you begin to start an 'umm..' filled explanation of your personal interpretation to the very meaning of modern society he stops you; reaching into his pocket to silence his buzzing iPhone. "Sorry about that, just had a new friend request on Facebook, you know how it is''. A response that immediately makes you realize that in fact your flawed theory of modern society is not as you first thought, but is rather sitting across the table from you in Starbucks (one of the select with free wi-fi, of course).

Whilst naturally this metaphor is going to be biased in perspective it lays out many of the key features of society noted within the last few, recession deprived years. Major players