Perhaps the most ironic effect that Facebook has is that the user often becomes less social than before using this “social network.” According to Peggy Parks: “Some are concerned that online social networking interferes with real-life relationships, causing people to become isolated from each other and rely too heavily on electronic communication” (par. 47). This is valid because as communication on Facebook is much more convenient than formal conversation, and it will skew our natural socializing skills simply because it is used more often than face to face conversation. In 2009, Aric Sigman did a report on how new technologies (such as Facebook) are affecting its users. In reference to how these new technologies are affecting users, he noted that people are becoming socially isolated due to the seclusion that comes along with using the technology (Parks par. 48). He calls this isolation “disinclination for togetherness” (Parks par. 48). It is true that this can be avoided with use of Facebook in moderation; however, it is clear that Facebook is highly addictive and moderation is not always easy for some users (Pike par. 1). Addiction is also related to the social anxiety that some users are experiencing. Nancy E. Willard, director of the Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use, explained it: “Many teens appear to have a hard time unplugging from social networking sites for any period of time. This addictive access appears to be tied to social anxiety... If teens measure their social worth based on the level of electronic communication activity with friends, this can fuel addiction” (Parks par. 92). It is apparent that Facebook is a short term option for people in need of quick and simple communication, but when abused, Facebook can result in social anxiety. This may be hard for some people to accept because Facebook makes the user feel like the most extroverted person on the planet, but in reality it could be hindering the user's social skills.