Snap Map, a new feature that lets users track other people’s location in real time is the latest update from Snapchat.

“See what's happening, find your friends, and get inspired to go on an adventure!” said the company.

I can see how Snap Map could be a helpful tool on a night out. Knowing what’s happening in your area and where the hotspots are can save you time and help you discover new places.

But overall, I think this new feature perpetuates the unhealthy culture of social media stalking that has come about in recent years.

A user can turn on “Ghost Mode," which means your Snapchat friends will not be able to see your location, but you can still see where your friends are.

If you choose to share your location, your exact location (including streets and aerial building views) will be shown to your friends. Sound creepy yet?

Snap Map updates your location every time you open Snapchat and also tells others exactly how many minutes ago you were active.

Unlike Facebook or Instagram stalking, you don’t have to be the one to search for information with this new update. The Snap Map gives you information without having to lift a finger.

Which means Snapchat just provided an even easier way to stalk friends, exes, and co-workers. Not to mention, their new feature is an even more dangerous stalking tool than other forms of social media because people know where they can find you in real time.

Why is it necessary to share your location so friends can see exactly where you are throughout the day? I personally don’t share mine because frankly, I don’t think many people care where I am and it’s creepy. If you want to know where I am, you can text or call me and ask.

There are people on my friends list that I barely talk to, and it’s creepy that even if I don’t talk to them, I know where they are. Even if I didn’t want to stalk them, I basically already am.

Snap Map is adding to society’s weird, harmful obsession with having to know extremely personal details about our peers. It’s making us more nosy and providing yet another way to waste valuable time.