Many might argue that Facebook is a waste of precious time, a platform for cyber-bullying, and many other negative points. This leads us yet again, to answer this question – Should Facebook and other social networking sites be banned? (refer to blog post on Intifada page)
However, I read in a Times news article, about how Facebook can be a lifesaver. Below is recount on the incident.
Many would have heard about love stories, and how couples have met through Facebook. But for April Capone, it would be a love story unlike any other. He never knew that when he created a Facebook account to connect with his family and friends, he would find that one of his residents needed a kidney. Carlos Sanchez, who was looking for a new chance at life, was desperately looking for one. And of course April Capone donated his kidney!
Would Carlos have found a kidney without the help of Facebook? We wouldn’t know, but he definitely was saved because of Facebook this time.
Facebook is a platform for communication. Every new technology has its good points and bad points. If there was no new technology, how would the world even improve at all? Additionally, It is not because of the technology that is causing all the troubles, but the human that is abusing the technology that is meant for good. I believe that many of us would agree that Facebook does greater good than harm generally.
Every year, nearly 7000 people die in U.S while waiting for a transplant. Now we know of one person who survived, thanks to Mark Zuckerberg, and his idea of Facebook J.
I do not totally agree with Wei Ren's point that Facebook is a life-saver. In face, there is an accelerating rate of suicide cases in the world connected with Facebook. As Facebook becomes more popular, it unknowingly places unnecessary pressure on some people which might lead them onto the road of suicide.
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