How and Why Facebook has Become So Mainstream?

“Facebook helps you connect and share with the people in your life.” Clearly, your Facebook login page has answered the question. But is that all? If that is all Facebook can bring, why does it become so popular? Back then, when Facebook wasn’t around, people could still connect with friends by texting or emailing them.

CEO Mark Zuckenberg marked the growing of Facebook active users with his status update. Each month, there are 1.01 billion users who actively visiting this site of viral connectivity. With the massive growth of Facebook active users, it has become so mainstream that people couldn’t live a day without it. These points should explain why.

Are you living in the neighborhood or the other part of the globe?

Whatever your answer is, you can always log in to your Facebook and reach your beloved ones by looking at the video of your little kid; the pictures they recently uploaded and more. It’s how you can still feel closer to home even when you’re far away. Facebook’s all-in-one social network app eliminates the gap of time and place. Plus, that “gossipy” tones your friend’s using on her status, is too hilarious to leave behind.

A platform to speak your mind

In real life, how often do your peers listen to you? Facebook is a platform to speak your mind from anywhere and anytime. Why it’s become so important? An American philosopher and psychologist William James, once wrote a note, “The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” Humans are in need of approval and attention. And the appreciation can be fulfilled by the amount of ‘Like’ and ‘Comment’ you get.

The social media that can make you feel bad about yourself

Can you remember those days when the only thing that made you feel bad was the weather? Today, Facebook popularity might get the chance to change your mood instantly. According to TIME online magazine, Facebook is the second most common source of dissatisfaction. The lack of attention from having few comments and feedbacks compared to others was the reason behind it.

Escape the ordinary ‘get in touch’ thing

The truth is, Facebook doesn’t work only for updating your status. Not only that it’s an easy way to stay in touch with your peers, but it’s also a better way to anonymously see what your peers have been up to. Perhaps you haven’t spoken with someone for years and it would be awkward if you send him an email and whine about yourself. With Facebook, you can ‘stalk’ on him; the places he has been going, the pictures he uploads and the people whom he tags. That’s not something you can do in real life.