SAGE News Clips: Role of Facebook in SocietyDescription: In August 2015, one billion people logged into Facebook in one single day. This video examines the expanding role of Facebook in the social lives of its users from party invitations to joining interest groups. Dan Ackerman, editor at CNET, discusses how Facebook's integration with other websites and services--such as dating service Tinder--has expanded Facebook's reach into users' personal lives. For Ackerman, Facebook can be seen as a sort of social utility akin to a power grid, where users are exposed to voices outside their group of close, personal friends. Instead, information passes rapidly across Facebook, so users are aware when important events occur.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed
in, scroll to page 93, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:According to the video, what is the effect of having moved so many other things (e.g., party invitations) onto Facebook?
A. Facebook has become too complicated.
B. Users have become disillusioned with Facebook.
C. Users are in general more satisfied with Facebook than they were in the past.
D. Facebook has become indispensable.
Answer: D
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