Tech Quiz: Does Facebook Make Us More Honest?
With so much personal data on the site, a new study from Great Britain argues that more people are upfront about their lives, as it’s easier for friends to see through lies. Of the 2,000 Facebook users surveyed, 36 percent said they tell fewer lies since joining the site.
These are some other interesting statistics from the study, conducted by OnePoll:
- 53 percent of those surveyed think lies are more easily discovered because of Facebook.
- 60 percent feel Facebook has replaced tangible photo albums.
- 51 percent are extra careful of what they post to Facebook and Twitter to avoid misunderstandings.
- 48 percent think social networks can help new relationships.
- 52 percent wish they could go back to a time before Facebook.
- 60 percent use social media instead of diaries.
- 34 percent hide their Facebook login from partners, relatives, and friends to hide lies.
So you think Facebook Make Us More Honest, or Big Fat Liars?
