I think it would help if you used them judiciously. Some old school employer might not be on facebook...yet though!
There have been videos on youtube showing where people have lost their jobs as a result of social networking. I think you just have to be careful who you show your details to and what you put on there but yes I think it can have a effect.
It can do both. It all depends on what you put out there. It's why you should be careful what you put out there.
Learn how to keep your profile private instead of public that way you have some control over how your reputation is being perceived on social media.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.