I for one usually don't follow trends for the fun or sake of it, I won't buy a shirt, shoe, or even a car if I could afford it  just because it's in vogue . Similarly I won't do a dance or even a hair style because it's the trend. I don't like being anti trends, and have nothing against people who love the trends, but for me I always go with what I feel comfortable in or feel comfortable doing regardless if it's a trend or not. This brings me to this question: - Is social media a trend for the young folks or kids of the 21st century or is social media now a way of life,something we  somewhat can't do without,t wo big questions to ponder, especially if you consider your self savvy and an upwardly  mobile professional. For me, I lean more towards the latter but with a healthy skepticism. I do agree that with the pace at which technology and human communication is moving socializing,  doing business or even dating via the Internet is not a fad and