If you're looking for input from lots of people about a big business or personal decision you're about to make, you're simply one social media post away.
Instead of selecting a handful of trusted friends and colleagues from whom to seek advice or opinions, you can now cast a wide net and pull in tons of feedback in minutes.
Sometimes that's a fantastic idea, but there are also some potential downsides.
Before you ask your hundreds or thousands of Facebook friends and Instagram followers what color to paint your bedroom, whether to take that new job, or which logo suits your biz best, listen to this.