Another issue emphasized in the study is the determination of the negative aspects of using SNSs within the course. During interviews, most of the students stated that there are no negative aspects to it. Accordingly, in the literature, it has been stated that there are no negative aspects to usage of the Ning platform (Brady, Holcomb, & Smith, 2010). It can be said that using SNSs in educational activities creates a high level of motivation in the students. In addition, it has been emphasized that SNSs which allow expansion of the borders of the class can be used to educational ends (Karabulut, 2009). Negations in the process of social networking activities are not wishing to participate within the environment and not being able to delete text entered in the chat area. In this issue, interactions unrelated with the topic and the copying and pasting of another person’s opinions have been considered as negations. Accordingly, Johannesen and Eide (2000) emphasize that students show respect towards others’ opinions and they must not copy and paste information which they do not have in their studies. As distinct from the results of the present study, it has been suggested that SNSs such as Ning have a number of advantages but also some disadvantages and it has been stated that one of the most important disadvantages is time lost in students’ replying to other interactions in the environment (Holcomb, Brady, & Smith, 2010).