NIM : P07134220061

Kelas : 1B
Nama : Ni Putu Intan Maha Ayu Diyanti

This House Would Ban Social Media

1 st Speaker of Opening Goverment

Good afternoon everyone, my name is A as the first speaker of opening goverment. The
motion of this debate is “This House Would Ban SOSMED”. This House is gather
accumulation of society for banning social media. Ban means not allowed and give bad
impact. Social media is any digital tool that allows users to quickly create and share content
with the public. Social media is a collection of Internet-based communities that allow users to
interact with each other online. This includes web forums, wikis, and user-generated content
(UGC) websites.  ‘The pandemic of social media panic travels faster than the COVID-19
outbreak’. Social media can give bad impact. What kind of social media it is? We agree and
here we aim to ban social media that give a bad impact like social media that spread hoax. It
means, as the government we should ban the web, and the platforms that spread hoax, or
anything that can make the society feel awerness, insecurities. The justification point of this
motion are social media that we should banned because they can risk our society mental
health, sleep hours, self esteem, and many more.

The mechanism of this motion is the “bad” side of social media should be banned because too
risk for our community, especially teenagers. So, ASAP this “bad side” should be banned due
to their risk with the regulation and campaign.
Over the last decade, social media has played a crucial role in spreading awareness and
knowledge about public health; however, it has also been misused for spreading fake news,
hatred and creating racism during epidemics and civil unrest. Even before the detection of
first case of COVID-19 in India, the epidemic of social media panic hit India, which led to
stock out of masks and sanitizers from the market. Further, fake claims about transmission of
virus through air and its survival on different surfaces created a panic. Though people started
wearing different types of masks such as N95, surgical and simple cloth masks, many had
lack of knowledge about their appropriate use and disposal which was evident from actions
such as frequent touching to mask, use of same mask for more than a day, reuse of disposable
masks and throwing the masks on the roads or in regular dust bins. Besides, an unwarranted
use of N95 masks by common people during travelling and daily activities resulted in the
shortage for frontline healthcare workers who actually needed those. Such behaviours
continue to pose challenges for COVID-19 control efforts. Due to existing medicopleuralism
in India, messages containing fake claims about use of herbal and immunity-booster
medicines, religious and spiritual ways for prevention and treatment were widely circulated
which added to the confusion.5 The confusion was also due to lack of knowledge about non-
pharmaceutical interventions like social distancing, quarantine and isolation because of which
travellers from abroad and their contacts faced social stigma in the localities they stayed. The
panic was escalated by fake news such as mass killing of patients in China and possibility of
extending the lockdown,5 which resulted in individuals fleeing from quarantine or isolation
facilities and unnecessary travel prior to lockdown or even during lockdown for returning
hometown. Unfortunately, logos and website links of national and international health
agencies, news channels and leading newspapers are being misused in such fake news.5 There
were a few incidences where health care providers involved in providing care to COVID-19
cases also faced discrimination. Individuals from North-Eastern part of India who may
resemble Chinese natives experienced racism.
The above observations underscore an urgent need for India’s Government to effectively
control the social media seeking a careful balance of its use and misuse. Policies such as
complete banning of social media or suppressing messages related to COVID-19 can have
serious implications as it may suppress life-saving information related to COVID-19 or may
cause distrust in the motives of governing power.4 Researchers who successfully mitigated
the negative impact of social media and effectively used social media for Ebola control,
Ebola vaccine acceptance and other vaccines acceptance suggested measures such as,
creating real-time information sharing system, creating a multidisciplinary team of experts to
draw data and analyse from range of social media platforms across the global diaspora to
understand peoples’ perceptions and attitudes as well as to detect early signals of
misinformation to address them before they snowball. They also suggested to emphasize the
importance of addressing existing perceptions of people in messages aimed toward creating
awareness and education so as that the social media can be harnessed in a positive way to
build public trust, cooperation and better adherence to epidemic control measures.1,3
Apart from these measures legal provisions are also essential but experts who criticized the
limitations and demanded amendments in 123-years old ‘The Epidemic Diseases Act 1897’
overlooked social media.6 We strongly argue for legal provisions in this Act to enforce
regulations for social media with a robust plan for executing above mentioned measures
during COVID-19 and similar future epidemics.
As the government we believed The rise of social media has meant that people are more
connected than we have ever been in the history of time. But our reliance on social media can
have a detrimental effect on our mental health, with the average Brit checking their phone as
much as 28 times a day. While social media platforms can have their benefits, using them too
frequently can make you feel increasingly unhappy and isolated in the long run. The constant
barrage of perfectly filtered photos that appear on Instagram are bound to knock many
people’s self-esteem, while obsessively checking your Twitter feed just before bed could be
contributing towards poor quality of sleep.

Weloce to my argument, one of the bad impact of social media is Self-esteem. During
pandemic, most of people will and exactly they spend a lot of times in social media. We all
have our fair share of insecurities, some that we speak about openly and others that we prefer
to keep to ourselves. However, comparing yourself to others on social media by stalking their
aesthetically perfect Instagram photos or staying up to date with their relationship status on
Facebook could do little to assuage your feelings of self-doubt. A study conducted by the
University of Copenhagen found that many people suffer from “Facebook envy”, with those
who abstained from using the popular site reporting that they felt more satisfied with their
lives. “When we derive a sense of worth based on how we are doing relative to others, we
place our happiness in a variable that is completely beyond our control,” Dr Tim Bono,
author of When Likes Aren’t Enough explained in Healthista. Becoming more conscious of
the amount of time you spend scrolling through other people’s online profiles could help you
focus more on yourself and boost your self-confidence.

1st Speaker of Opening Opposition

Good afternoon everyone, my name is B as the second speaker of opening opposition. I

disagree with statement from the first speaker of opening opposition. They said social media
can risk their self-esteem. Social media is a powerful communication tool today. While its
negative potential is undeniable, cutting your child off from these online networks is like
swimming against the current. A good strategy for teens to stay connected is to use social
media as a self-esteem booster. With guidance from you, social media can have a positive
effect. If you use them for a positive, you can turn online interactions into a limitless source
of personal confidence and development.
It’s true: Social media is filled with empty photos of retouched models with unattainable
bodies. But for every brushed-up bikini shot, there are many other accounts that push a body-
positive message. From influencers who post unfiltered pics to models who show the tricks of
posing, it’s easy to follow accounts that keep it real. If you could benefit from influencers
who support a healthy lifestyle and body positivity, they can be good role models. Aside from
influencers, there are also many brands out there that hire talent of all shapes and looks. If
you’re looking for a daily dose of diversity, there’s no better place to find it than in social
media. Daily encouragement is unlimited on the web. Whether you are seeking spiritual
inspiration, emotional uplifting, or athletic reinforcement, there’s a social-media account to
help in their quest. When they follow those accounts, teens feel validated and motivated to
continue working hard for the things that matter to them. Sometimes, we just need a friend to
say the right words. With the right social media accounts, that friend is always there to nudge
teens in the right direction.

Welcome to my argument, In the educational sector, there are some benefits, such as for the
learning discussion media, especially during pandemic. Can you imagine, how can we get a
knowledge without social media, nowadays? The use of social media in education provides
students with the ability to get more useful information, to connect with learning groups and
other educational systems that make education convenient. Social network tools afford
students and institutions with multiple opportunities to improve learning methods.

2 nd Speaker of Opening Government

Good afternoon everyone, my name is C as the second speaker of opening government. I

think, social media for education also give the bad impact.

• It has a potential for distraction

Have you ever been working on a capstone paper then without noticing, you have your phone
on hand and are perusing through social media? I won’t deny, but it happens to me too. It can
be a distraction when you could use your time on important matters like studies, yet you are
always online, responding to messages, commenting on photos, etc.

• It could be blamed for poor writing among students

Many students use abbreviated words on social media. It reaches a point where even in
writing an essay, for example, one may not be able to distinguish between “your” and
“you’re.”

The abbreviations to represent a sentence or emojis, don’t encourage the use of proper
writing skills.

• It promotes overreliance on the internet

Students are used to “googling” answers, to the point where they aren’t able to depend on
themselves to come up with the appropriate solution. Cheating in exams is not uncommon in
many institutions of learning. Students heavily rely on the internet and their gadgets to get
answers in the tests.

Welcome to my argument. Since it’s a relatively new technology, there’s little research to
establish the long-term consequences, good or bad, of social media use. However, multiple
studies have found a strong link between heavy social media and an increased risk for
depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts. Social media may
promote negative experiences for mental health. Human beings need face-to-face contact to
be mentally healthy. Nothing reduces stress and boosts your mood faster or more effectively
than eye-to-eye contact with someone who cares about you. The more you prioritize social
media interaction over in-person relationships, the more you’re at risk for developing or
exacerbating mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. About 10 percent of teens
report being bullied on social media and many other users are subjected to offensive
comments. Social media platforms such as Twitter can be hotspots for spreading hurtful
rumors, lies, and abuse that can leave lasting emotional scars. Sharing endless selfies and all
your innermost thoughts on social media can create an unhealthy self-centeredness and
distance you from real-life connections.

2nd Speaker of Oppening Opposition

Good afternoon everyone, my name is D as the second speaker of closing goverment. I

disagree with statement from the second speaker of closing government. Beside the bad
impact for mental health. Much research has been devoted to studying the downside of social
media. Many of these studies are, in fact, legitimate. For example, addiction to social media
is an epidemic among our nation’s teens, and this seems to be the case everywhere. The
potential downsides of social media are many, as you can see below, yet nearly half of the
sources I reviewed suggested possible benefits as well. What the negative findings seem to
overlook are the many positive effects social media has on its users. In other words, the use
of Facebook, Twitter, etc, may be good or bad, depending on how they are used. Sound
familiar? “Concerns about the negative impacts of social media have dominated public
debate. However, recent studies show there are clear health benefits to being online and
connected.” – Joanna Egan, several frequently-overlooked positive effects that social media
can have on mental health like Relieve social isolation and loneliness by opening up new
communication pathways. Social media offers the chance to connect with others, and offers
enough anonymity to allow people with mental illness to express themselves without
revealing their identities. In other words, it allows self-expression without the danger
of stigma. Inspire healthy lifestyle changes. We’re kidding, right? Actually no. Social
media can be used as a motivational tool to achieve healthy lifestyle goals such as quitting
smoking or attending the gym on a regular basis. Announcing a goal via social media and
regularly posting about it promotes accountability to others, creating positive reinforcement
from friends and stimulating an online “social support system” which may lead the aspirant to
form or join other communities dedicated to similar pursuits. This is a classic case of
“positive emotional contagion.” Research has shown that sharing a goal publicly not only
promotes accountability but helps one stay focused, and dramatically increases one’s chance
of success, whether it be weight loss, or sobriety for recovering addict/alcoholics.

Welcome to my argument. Social media have a huge impact on all walks of our lives.
Tourism industry is no exception. We often rely on social networks to learn about new travel
destinations and plan our trips. We share online our travel experiences and special moments,
our opinions about hotels, restaurants, airlines or car rental services. This also influences our
peers’ decisions about their future trips.

Indeed, social media play a big role in tourism, especially in decision-making, marketing
campaigns’ creation and communication with customers. Also, tourism depends to a high
extend on the verbal message – opinions, recommendations and comments on social
platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter enable customers to share suggestions and
tips.

Majority of customers admit that they trust earned media that include recommendations from
acquaintances, friends and family, rather than advertising. Besides, customers are prone to
like photo posts on Facebook and find inspiration for their holidays and travel plans. Even
when not fully aware of it, our “likes”, comments and conversations may affect our travel
decision making.
1 st Speaker of Closing Government

Good afternoon everyone, my name is E as the first speaker of closing government. I think
social media also give bad impast for this industry. Social media is at an all-time high, and
the number of users is going up with each day.

According to "We are re Social", 2019 has already seen 3.4 billion social media users. The
worldwide total is increasing by 9 percent as compared to last year. Statistics states that social
media has penetrated 45% of the world's population.

If you run a business, the above statistics will tell you that social media marketing is an
incredibly important tool in today's times. 71% of consumers who have a good experience
when interacting with brands on social media pass on their recommendations to their friends.
However, there are certain downsides of social media management & marketing that you
need to be aware of if you do not want your company to collapse.

Creating a cohesive brand image can be difficult:

Social media allows you to create a brand image for your company. You can communicate
with a large number of people at a time through curated posts and internally created content,
and interactions with your followers. Social media offers you numerous platforms where you
can build a strong identity for your brand.

However, a poorly executed branding campaign can destroy your reputation in a matter of
minutes. You will end up losing potential customers, and your company might appear
inauthentic. It is difficult to recover from a branding disaster.

It’s Not Easy to Erase Your Mistakes :

Social media is a place where even small business mistakes can turn costly. You have no way
to censor the content and rectify your mistakes without suffering a backlash first.

Dissatisfied customers and unhappy employees are free to criticize your corporation, putting
you on the spot. A mistake that you thought was redeemable can end up becoming the
defining moment of your business.
Customers are free to talk about the problems they face when dealing with your company on
social media, and these posts go viral at times. Taking corrective action is what you need to
look for.

You rely on all your employees for your brand image:

The popularity of social media is also a disadvantage. Your employees will have to uphold a
social media image that befits their position in your company. All of them represent your
brand at all times, and customers judge even their personal social media accounts. It becomes
very difficult for you to track the social media activities of all your employees. You need to
make it clear to them that company matters are strictly private. It is annoying when you have
to be on your toes all the time.

Welcome to my argument. On the other hand, social media has influenced our culture in
negative ways. People can share whatever they want to on social media and some of them
might be inappropriate pictures.  People has become more conservative about each other’s
point of view. People started to argue about each other’s perspective related to political view,
religion, social rights and culture. Social media had negative effect on youth. It reduced
physical activities. People prefer to sit all day in front of computers and chat. Social media
also has influenced youth in negative ways. Kids might be affected and manipulated by some
sites in which there is inappropriate information. The ugly part of social media is that there is
tons of unnecessary information shared by people and also bullying and harassment on social
media has been increased. People can make brutal and negative comments about anything
and anyone.

1st Speaker of Closing Government

Good afternoon everyone, my name is F as the first speaker of closing goverment. I disagree
with statement from the first speaker of closing Opposition. Social media has been a major
part of our daily lives. It totally effected our culture in positive and negative ways. There are
so many positive impacts of social media on our culture. Social media increased the
connections between people and created an environment in which you can share your
opinions, pictures and lots of stuff. Social media improved creativity and social awareness for
our society by interacting with other people and sharing new ideas and opinions. It is also
important for any business because at some point, you need to use social media in your
business.  Social media developed international business and marketing. People prefer to buy
stuff online. Social media created an opportunity to widen your world and make new friends
from other countries. It is easier to learn about breaking news on social media because it has
unlimited access and flexibility. 

Welcome to my argument. This is where social media comes in. Not only was social media
an inexpensive method of advertising but it also provided opportunities for businesses to
offer their brands in a way that was transparent to their customers. Social media, by nature,
allowed (and still allows) two-way communication between the brands and the customers.
Social media allows customers to react to what brands offer without having to listen to any of
the hype that has always been a part of traditional marketing. Customers can voice concerns
and communicate their customer service issues.

2nd Speaker of Closing Government

Good afternoon everyone, my name is G as the second speaker of closing government. I

disagree with statement from the second speaker of closing goverment. I think social media
also gives your customers a voice and allows them to interact with and about you. While that
is excellent when your customers are happy, it can pose a huge problem when unhappy
customers use social media to talk about their grievances. Sometimes, customers complain
about the products and services you offer directly on social media without even getting in
touch with at first.

The negative posts keep piling up on your social media company profiles, which creates a
general distaste among your followers. As the number of negative posts goes up, the number
of followers on your page is bound to go down. Moreover, you simply do not have the option
of deleting negative posts because that will make you appear shady and untruthful.
Welcome to my argument. To demonize social media as an evil tool of modernization would
be grossly unfair. Social media has helped many relationships. It has had a positive impact on
them in the following ways:

 Reducing physical distances: Long distance relationships are never easy. But

couples or families who have to spend time apart for long periods can still feel close
to each other. They can communicate and interact via social media. Even if they’re
separated by thousands of miles.

 Better understanding: Social media profiles often act as a snapshot of a person’s

personality. They display a person’s likes, dislikes, social circle, opinions, views, and
habits. This can be convenient. It can help new friends decide if they would like to
enter into a relationship with the other person. It helps you assess if you are
compatible with the other person.

 Staying in touch: College means your children will ultimately move out of your
house. They will have to start their own lives. But your interaction with them does not
have to be limited to postcards. You don’t have to wait for long-distance phone calls
anymore. You can follow what’s happening in their lives over social media. Just reach
out to them, and offer support and guidance.

 Memories: The memory feature on social media allows families to relive amazing

family moments. Pictures, videos, tags, check-ins, etc. show up every year on the
anniversary of the event. This can help keep the nostalgia and familial love going
strong.

 Bonding: Social media allows family members to see what each other is posting. It
lets them bond over things they like. This will also spill over into real life. It helps
keep family members close over shared interests, hobbies, and more. 

 Single Parent Families: Divorce is fairly common, but children still need some form
of stability. They crave the presence of both parents in their lives. While parents may
not get along on their own, they can still communicate with their kids. Obviously,
doing this over social media is almost natural. This helps make sure there is no
estrangement.

2nd Speaker of Closing Opposition

Good afternoon everyone, my name is F as the second speaker of closing oppositon. I
disagree with statement from the second speaker of closing goverment. Beside of them, social
media can create unrealistic expectations.  Although there are some useful resources shared
via social media, "what you will mostly see are curated and filtered posts that only highlight
unrealistic images of what a relationship is," says sex and behavioral therapist Chamin Ajjan,
M.S., LCSW, A-CBT.

Attempting to measure up can distract you and your partner from the relationship. Inevitably,
real life won't look like the endless highlight reels we see on social media, which can lead to
disappointment in either yourself, your partner, or both.

"You may begin to feel jealous of how much someone posts about their partner and feel
resentment toward your partner for not doing the same," Ajjan says. "The lifestyles you are
scrolling through may change how satisfied you are in your relationship because they seem to
be better than what you have." Some research has linked social media use with increased
jealousy and relationship dissatisfaction in college students. If you are prone to jealousy
because of an insecure attachment style, research says you may be more likely to get stuck in
a cycle of endless scrolling to keep an eye on your partner's activities.

People may get upset seeing their partner liking or commenting on other people's posts,
stoking concerns that their partner is interested in other people (or worse, is already cheating).
The use of Facebook, in particular, has been shown to increase feelings of suspicion and
jealousy in romantic relationships among college students. "This effect may be the result of a
feedback loop, whereby using Facebook exposes people to often ambiguous information
about their partner that they may not otherwise have access to," one study writes.

For example, cookies and Facebook algorithms can cause a partner's "hidden" interests to pop
up on their feed. The desire to find more information about them can perpetuate further social
media use and feelings of mistrust.

Finally, the government should do the campaign or socialization for the society about this
issues. Tbh, there are many positive impact for social media, but we should banned just for
the social media that’s can risk our society, like hoax, and etc.