Watch More TV So Social Media Remains Just Social Media?

Back when "social media" first rose - and I consider Friendster to be the first "social media" site - it was really just social. The sites allowed friends and family to connect with each other. But have you noticed that in the last few years, Facebook and Twitter are inundated with businesses, commercials, and politicians? I suppose you could say that it may have been inevitable. Businesses, etc. wanted a way to reach public and figured social media was the way to do it. At the same time, people are watching less television because well, you can get Netflix, Hulu, Youtube, internet videos, etc. etc. So I'm guessing that businesses feel compelled to move more into social media world to reach people.

So then, I wonder - if we watched more television, would businesses stay out of social media? Would it just be social media for your friends and family?