Advantages:

 One of the most obvious pros of using social networks is the ability to instantly reach
people from anywhere.
 Now that we're connected wherever we go, we don't have to rely on our landlines,
answering machines or snail mail to contact somebody. We can simply open up our
laptops or pick up our smartphones and immediately start communicating with
anyone on platforms like Twitter or one of the many social messaging apps available.
 If you want to know what's going on in the world, all you need to do is jump on social
media.
 Business owners and other types of professional organizations can connect with
current customers, sell their products and expand their reach using social media.

 Everyone have to admit that social networking is just plain fun sometimes. A lot of
people turn to it when they catch a break at work or just want to relax at home.

Disadvantages:

 With so many people now on social media tweeting links and posting selfies and
sharing YouTube videos, it sure can get pretty noisy.

 With so much sharing going on, issues over privacy will always be a big concern.
 For people struggling to fit in with their peers – especially teens and young adults – the
pressure to do certain things or act a certain way can be even worse on social media
than it is at school or any other offline setting.
 Since people are now connected all the time , it's a lot easier to use online interaction
as a substitute for face-to-face interaction.
 People get distracted by all the social apps and news and messages they receive,
leading to all sorts of problems like distracted driving or the lack of gaining someone's
full attention during a conversation.
 Lastly, since social networking is all done on some sort of computer or mobile device, it
can sometimes promote too much sitting down in one spot for too long. Likewise,
staring into the artificial light from a computer or phone screen at night can negatively
affect your ability to get a proper night's sleep.