So apparently it's unclear whether the Internet is helping or hindering the sex industry. It is less dangerous and more convenient for workers to meet clients via the Internet, but it is also sometimes less lucrative. It is therefore up to each worker to decide whether the Internet is better for them. Social Media and Relationships From what I have seen, social media can both hinder and promote social relationships. From my own experiences, it helps people stay in touch and keep up with their family's lives when the family or friend lives far away. It's much easier to just log into Facebook and check status updates, rather than making phone calls in this day and age where everything is rushed. On the other hand, with no one calling each other anymore, relationships fail due to lack of meaningful communication. I know it bothers me when my wife is constantly on the phone, playing on Facebook, and reading memes on ifunny. She complains that we don't have meaningful conversations anymore, but she still looks at her phone. I can't even get him to let it go when we're supposed to be on a date.!