Because of social media, people are much more open about their personal lives. Opinions are shared readily, relationships are publicly broadcasted and news travels at the speed of light. Social media has also caused people to shy away from older, less effective forms of communication, such as the postal service, email and even the telephone. - See more at: http://vivavisibilityblog.com/how-social-media-is-improving-communication-in-2012/#sthash.9U9AkafO.dpuf