![poster_2022-06-09-091809.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcP4wC6TUTuiZUL1sALfsBonZSdm1U6CXhGg6spv5Tf3k/poster_2022-06-09-091809.png)

### introduction

![C3TZR1g81UNaPs7vzNXHueW5ZM76DSHWEY7onmfLxcK2iPUyboKhAEeZJaPJMeEC8qUEhKxkEtAcVKNMYfom9nHoeWfyvXkQiNegzKrUf95DfJGL5qjfCbQ.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXE1bHgtFTESey7Hbszc9WtVxbumR81bzBJjXXrqwEXqP/C3TZR1g81UNaPs7vzNXHueW5ZM76DSHWEY7onmfLxcK2iPUyboKhAEeZJaPJMeEC8qUEhKxkEtAcVKNMYfom9nHoeWfyvXkQiNegzKrUf95DfJGL5qjfCbQ.png) Hello friends I am so happy to be here, not just to write but to participate in the on going engagement challenge season 2 week I. This is my very first I am writing here in this lovely community. I didn't even know about this community but because of the challenge I have come to know it.

> Write about the social media you use the most daily and why is it beneficial for you or not? Why do you think spending more time on steemit than on other social media platforms can help you grow in life and benefits your life? In the end compare Steemit with other social media platforms by talking about their advantages and disadvantages, and give examples from your personal experience. ***

![C3TZR1g81UNaPs7vzNXHueW5ZM76DSHWEY7onmfLxcK2iPUyboKhAEeZJaPJMeEC8qUEhKxkEtAcVKNMYfom9nHoeWfyvXkQiNegzKrUf95DfJGL5qjfCbQ.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXE1bHgtFTESey7Hbszc9WtVxbumR81bzBJjXXrqwEXqP/C3TZR1g81UNaPs7vzNXHueW5ZM76DSHWEY7onmfLxcK2iPUyboKhAEeZJaPJMeEC8qUEhKxkEtAcVKNMYfom9nHoeWfyvXkQiNegzKrUf95DfJGL5qjfCbQ.png) According to the challenge I am going to write about the social media I use daily it beneficially and the advantage and disadvantage. Before I continue I will like to define what social media is. ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWcjRFbXoocm6pPgiBcCHKeyHm35CP4SoxUUNDqhQXCsn/image.png) [Image source](https://www.nettl.com/uk/social-media-marketing/amp/)

### what is a social media

![C3TZR1g81UNaPs7vzNXHueW5ZM76DSHWEY7onmfLxcK2iPUyboKhAEeZJaPJMeEC8qUEhKxkEtAcVKNMYfom9nHoeWfyvXkQiNegzKrUf95DfJGL5qjfCbQ.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXE1bHgtFTESey7Hbszc9WtVxbumR81bzBJjXXrqwEXqP/C3TZR1g81UNaPs7vzNXHueW5ZM76DSHWEY7onmfLxcK2iPUyboKhAEeZJaPJMeEC8qUEhKxkEtAcVKNMYfom9nHoeWfyvXkQiNegzKrUf95DfJGL5qjfCbQ.png) Social media is a collective term of website that smooth the sharing of ideas, thoughts, and information through the building of virtual networks. Social media is a place we meet new friends and also learn. Is a place we market our goods and services. Though social media has a lot of effects both good and bad. Firstly Let me share with you all the different types of social media I have been using before joining Steemit. * Instagram * Twitter * Facebook * Watsapp * discord These are the current social I make use of everyday, though before there were so lot of them that I was use. ### Instagram ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYsYZs5BQkDsLDt7gjAcCWTe1dMbyNGujwZgZGmrfaw3r/image.png) [Image source](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e7/Instagram_logo_2016.svg) Instagram is an American photo and video sharing social networking service which was created by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger in the year in 2010 and later acquired by Facebook Instagram allows its users to upload media which can be edited with filters and organized by hashtags and geographical tagging. Instagram is a free photo and video sharing application which is available on iPhone and Android. You can upload photos or videos to our service and share them with their friends. You can view, comment and like posts shared by on Instagram. like my username is mesola (mercy.ayang) Instagram is not only a place for individuals but is also place where by you can advertise your business. So many celebrities make use of Instagram the most but they consume a lot of data. ### watsapp ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmNSG5VGgE5v2ZgLR5WP58x5nqDqHqorfmSW8UTDeuxDjL/image.png) [Image source](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/19/WhatsApp_logo-color-vertical.svg) WhatsApp is a free and multiplatform messaging application that lets it's users to make video and voice calls and also send send text messages through internet connection. WhatsApp is very useful to friends and family who live in different countries and want to stay in touch. WhatsApp's global popularity is expected in substantial part to its accessibility, cross-platform functionality, and simple, uncomplicated features * Twitter ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTZ5YQCitveVtujAqsHR5umyA7AQb7xPrv8Mo8vyt5Zhf/image.png) [Image source](https://www.highlightpr.co.uk/2015/10/whats-next-for-twitter/) Twitter is an online social networking service that permit it's users to send, or ‘tweet’, 140-character messages, or ‘tweets’. How ever Twitter is a social media platform, and it's purpose is to connect people and allow people to share their ideas with a big audience. It's allows their users to discover stories regarding today's biggest news and events, follow people or companies that post content that they enjoy consuming, or simply communicate with friends. Therefore, PR teams and marketers make use of Twitter to increase brand awareness and delight their audience. and allow people to share their ideas with a big audience. * Facebook ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmebsDTnx9yLuSbDKc8zFHcwrh5zk2GiBuRb3DSDwJRuMi/image.png) [Image source](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Facebook_f_logo_(2021).svg) Facebook is a social media that makes it easy for it users to connect and share with family and friends online. Before it was meant for college students and it was formed by mark Zuckerberg in the year 2004. Facebook is used worldwide. * Discord ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVJhZ3ctYXtEgK8fCBANjeNFXCLrPXHQCwgPouiSx3dqs/image.png) [Image source](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J9boSQhCD3dGk32r5YsYXV-650-80.jpg.webp) Discord is an online chat and messaging platform map out to be used by groups. Since it is invite-only, it is a safe space for students to interact without the need to be together physically. Discord is a free communications platform that allows it users share video, voice, and text chat with friends,

### the social media I use daily is Steemit and it benefits

![C3TZR1g81UNaPs7vzNXHueW5ZM76DSHWEY7onmfLxcK2iPUyboKhAEeZJaPJMeEC8qUEhKxkEtAcVKNMYfom9nHoeWfyvXkQiNegzKrUf95DfJGL5qjfCbQ.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXE1bHgtFTESey7Hbszc9WtVxbumR81bzBJjXXrqwEXqP/C3TZR1g81UNaPs7vzNXHueW5ZM76DSHWEY7onmfLxcK2iPUyboKhAEeZJaPJMeEC8qUEhKxkEtAcVKNMYfom9nHoeWfyvXkQiNegzKrUf95DfJGL5qjfCbQ.png) ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUeFoLvZZRas7tYAMRjxMcsSmYeKJRCZMeVK5yquHEy3T/image.png)

### Why do I spend more time in Steemit

![C3TZR1g81UNaPs7vzNXHueW5ZM76DSHWEY7onmfLxcK2iPUyboKhAEeZJaPJMeEC8qUEhKxkEtAcVKNMYfom9nHoeWfyvXkQiNegzKrUf95DfJGL5qjfCbQ.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXE1bHgtFTESey7Hbszc9WtVxbumR81bzBJjXXrqwEXqP/C3TZR1g81UNaPs7vzNXHueW5ZM76DSHWEY7onmfLxcK2iPUyboKhAEeZJaPJMeEC8qUEhKxkEtAcVKNMYfom9nHoeWfyvXkQiNegzKrUf95DfJGL5qjfCbQ.png) Steemit is a wonderful platform that I have come in contact with. I have been hearing people talk about other platform how they do their business and at the end of the day they are paid but before they get paid they have to put in a lot of energy and they have to service their account to some certain level before they get paid. But when I came in contact with Steemit last year everything about social media change. Steemit is a social media platform that rewards it's users with upvote and curation reward which you cash out after 7 days. Is a social media that you can save your money and withdraw it when ever you want. Steemit is an interactive platform where you meet high class people, you meet new friends both in your locality and outside my country. I can remember dropping a and I mentioned where I'm from and my town person reply under my post and said she didn't know that I am her sister. So Steemit is a very lovely place to be. Steemit is a learning platform too. You learn every day in Steemit, In short Steemit is a school. I learnt how to make pizza in this platform, I have learnt alot here. Since ever I join Steemit I don't really have time with other social media platform because I was waisting my data and Time without payment. I have benefited a lot in Steemit, I have come to meet different people and they are all my friends. Within this short period on Steemit I know how much I have cash out and I know how much I have been able to save and all this is just writing without investing. Comparison between Steemit and other social media platform.

### Advantage of Steemit with other social media platform

![C3TZR1g81UNaPs7vzNXHueW5ZM76DSHWEY7onmfLxcK2iPUyboKhAEeZJaPJMeEC8qUEhKxkEtAcVKNMYfom9nHoeWfyvXkQiNegzKrUf95DfJGL5qjfCbQ.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXE1bHgtFTESey7Hbszc9WtVxbumR81bzBJjXXrqwEXqP/C3TZR1g81UNaPs7vzNXHueW5ZM76DSHWEY7onmfLxcK2iPUyboKhAEeZJaPJMeEC8qUEhKxkEtAcVKNMYfom9nHoeWfyvXkQiNegzKrUf95DfJGL5qjfCbQ.png) Steemit|other social media ----------|------------------------- Steemit has the great community approach and recognizes people for their great content|while other social media doesn't recognize people but consume a lot of data. Steemit is a Blockchain|others are not Steemit rewards users with coin call steem|others are not It encourages users to share and post content, and when this happens, users will gain STEEM tokens|others you only share post and content without payment Steemit platform has a place where you can save your money|other social media platform doesn't have Steemit has a secure platform that scammer can not penetrate|but other social media platform is easily hack. Steem encrypts all user data so that no one can access it or find out the data of an account owner|others don't encrypt

### Disadvantage of Steemit and other social media platform

![C3TZR1g81UNaPs7vzNXHueW5ZM76DSHWEY7onmfLxcK2iPUyboKhAEeZJaPJMeEC8qUEhKxkEtAcVKNMYfom9nHoeWfyvXkQiNegzKrUf95DfJGL5qjfCbQ.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXE1bHgtFTESey7Hbszc9WtVxbumR81bzBJjXXrqwEXqP/C3TZR1g81UNaPs7vzNXHueW5ZM76DSHWEY7onmfLxcK2iPUyboKhAEeZJaPJMeEC8qUEhKxkEtAcVKNMYfom9nHoeWfyvXkQiNegzKrUf95DfJGL5qjfCbQ.png) Steemit|others social media ----------|-------------------------- Steemit doesn't have privacy because is a centralized platform|others do have private chat Steemit doesn't patronize plagiarism|but other do Steemit does not have a password recovery option except you generate new keys|but other do have password recovery option.

### conclusion

![C3TZR1g81UNaPs7vzNXHueW5ZM76DSHWEY7onmfLxcK2iPUyboKhAEeZJaPJMeEC8qUEhKxkEtAcVKNMYfom9nHoeWfyvXkQiNegzKrUf95DfJGL5qjfCbQ.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXE1bHgtFTESey7Hbszc9WtVxbumR81bzBJjXXrqwEXqP/C3TZR1g81UNaPs7vzNXHueW5ZM76DSHWEY7onmfLxcK2iPUyboKhAEeZJaPJMeEC8qUEhKxkEtAcVKNMYfom9nHoeWfyvXkQiNegzKrUf95DfJGL5qjfCbQ.png) Steemit remain my one and only social media platform that I can spend my time and energy, every other one is a no for me. I am inviting my friends to join us in this contest @tugcenindolabi @eliany @monjuapollonia @patjewell @udyliciouz @esthyfashion @mariez @nneoma8 @hannybanny @yimzyemazor @nancymboghi @goodybest @queensleey Cc @urdu community [Know more about me](https://steemit.com/hive-172186/@mesola/my-achievement-1-by-mesola)

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