Is our dependence on social media hurting us?

Quick video this week since I'm on my way out the door for my wedding anniversary with my wife, but wanted to quickly answer one of your questions and encourage you to submit a ton of questions for me to talk to Vidcon in two weeks. I want to interview and collab with as many YouTubers there as I can, answering your questions about life, dating, relationships, parents, school, and any other issues you're going through in life. Hit me up with a boatload of questions to take to Vidcon for you!

Today I answer a question about social media (facebook, twitter, youtube, google plus, etc) and if our dependence on it is helping or hurting us. I'm really interested to hear how you teens answer this question. Please leave your thoughts in the comments, or better yet, leave a video response!

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[TeamOMGxD]

I agree :D

And for some reason, I can't send you questions on formspring, can I send it via Youtube message?

[YouthQuestions]

@TeamOMGxD Try the formspring form again. Sometimes it doesn't work -- dunno why. That's where I keep all the questions organized. If you send it to me as a YouTube message I'll probably lose it. Sorry. Don't mean to be rude, just telling ya how it works best for me.

[fashionchica816]

How come it doesn't work to send a question to you on formspring?

[YouthQuestions]

@fashionchica816 Hmm... I don't know. It seems to be working because we've received other questions through it lately. Wanna try again?

[TeamOMGxD]

@YouthQuestions Its alright, i'm not offended. I'll try again :D

[fashionchica816]

@YouthQuestions It works now :) thanks!

[bellyfloptv]

It works in the correct doses. I think when it becomes spamming people its ineffective.

[OriginalAdler24]

The contention that "social media" has taken away from actual social interaction is a "myth." Studies have shown just the opposite is true. Young people "meet" even more people through social media, and then actually meet more people.

[OriginalAdler24]

Can the internet, and social media be used for evil? Every means of communication can be used for good and evil. Our Lord and Savior was sacrificed for us long before the internet.

There will always be good and evil around us. It is for each of us to turn to our Lord and Savior in all circumstances for divine help. It is my confession that you can not do it on your own. I tried and failed. I now pray for forgiveness, Amen.