Are social networks harmful to society

I have found a lot of information that claims social media are bad. I am in the beleif that although I use social media (alot) social media is a distraction and can have adverse effects. In an article by Ryan Dube it asks the question, are social networks harmful to society. One problem is that many teens are using these sites to maintain relationships. Relationships that they have contact with that person frequently, yet they still try and maintain them through social media. It can lead to poor interpersonal communication between people. Also when people become obsessed with social media or are on them for hours at a time this leads to poor health and lack of exercise, which in turn can lead to obesity, which is something America has a problem with. It also describes positive sides to social media. It shows how social media can help researches collaborate world wide and it can help families that live a distance apart they can stay in touch. The main point of the article is to show how social media can be a detriment to society and negative on your health.