I have to admit...overall, the internet has made me a worse person. My grades have slackened, I've become somewhat desensitized, and overall, I've become more introverted.
The internet is just too dependable D:
Everything's on the internet, people, news, fun, music...no one knows about this whole 'outside' factor anymore. Not only that, but things such as pornography made new standards out of women that are totally non-realistic and potentially harmful IRL. Things such as pedophilia have become more rampant thanks to internet chatrooms among other things out there. When it goes beyond the social realm, industries begin to suffer due to the ease nowadays to torrent and bootleg whatever the hell you want, from mp3s to DVDs to the newest Windows, anything that's digital can be found for free on the internet. Those are pretty much my view on the cons of the internet...
On the plus side, there is more global interaction. I've met some people from foreign places that I would have never met if it wasn't for the internet (But then again with the cons, I could also say that I should socialize more with people IRL instead...). The internet brings together a realm of ideas (one again, good and bad) and creates a social network that could have been impossible IRL. News from around the world are at your fingertips as well as various sources that take you beyond the library. When it comes to information, the internet truly is a revolution. E-mail as well is the new reliable and efficient way to communicate rather than snail-mail.
So for me, when it comes down to it....the internet is only good for global networking, not so much for personal interests. That's where it becomes harmful.
Nice topic :D
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