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    Internet: Good or Bad?

    What the title says...

    I'm sure we can all agree its a mixed bag...but does it average out to be good or bad in the end?
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    Re: Internet: Good or Bad?

    Having grown up with no internet until about almost 30,it seemed very exciting and adventurous,but it now seems VERY commercial. (I am glad for forums like ours though,best part of the interweb)
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      #3
      Re: Internet: Good or Bad?

      Uh...

      It depends on the user. For me, it has been great. I get to talk to people I'd never meet in real life about things that few people around me think about. On top of that, I can find information about almost anything I have even a passing interest in quickly.

      Some people, though, use it badly - to assault anonymously, to spread false information, to connect for nefarious purposes, as a replacement for independent thought.

      All technology is good or bad, depending on the hand that holds it.
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        Re: Internet: Good or Bad?

        It's been my experience that the internet is the biggest experience in anarchy our world has ever seen lol

        It's definitely a double sided coin. It makes so many things so much easier in our lives for things such as: research projects, keeping connected with loved ones, making new friends, connecting our planet as a whole, sharing experiences, helping network business ventures, connect businesses across states and countries so that they can stay on top of running properly, and thousands of other really fantastic things.

        However....on the flip side of that coin...well...there will always a few rotten apples at the bottom of the barrel going "well, lets see just how far we can push the bounds of being a complete and utter twat" and that's where you get the straight up trolls baiting people just because they can and want to rile people up for the fun of it, the bullying, the death threats, the sneaking around and getting into information they shouldn't such as doxxing or hacking businesses, the spread of CP (which they're trying their damnedest to shut down all over thankfully), and people getting into stupid fights over ideology just because they can and there's no one to stop them.

        Overall I think it's done more good than harm for us in the long run and as long as we can either help society realize that they need to police themselves on the bad stuff or we finally learn to stop feeding the trolls it will only get better. I know there are several times I wouldn't be here if it weren't for the friends I've made over the internet and I sure as hell wouldn't give that up for the world.
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          Re: Internet: Good or Bad?

          On average, good. It'd be better if most of the people dealing with it understood it better.
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            #6
            Re: Internet: Good or Bad?

            On the whole, I think it's good, for information, entertainment, and connecting people. There is some crazy crap out there, but what can you do? I'm at the point where I can't live without the internet.
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              #7
              Re: Internet: Good or Bad?

              To me, it depends on what one is using the internet for.

              It can be an incredible force for good, an incredible force for bad, and an incredible force for egotism or for selflessness.
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                #8
                Re: Internet: Good or Bad?

                I need the internet. I don't leave the house, so it's basically my window to the outside world. I really doubt I'd stay sane without it at this point.
                From my point of view it's entirely good and is a necessity.

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                  #9
                  Re: Internet: Good or Bad?

                  Originally posted by Quetzal View Post
                  I need the internet. I don't leave the house, so it's basically my window to the outside world. I really doubt I'd stay sane without it at this point.
                  From my point of view it's entirely good and is a necessity.

                  Also, hi everyone, long time no see
                  Hi! Wow, it seems like a lot of people are drifting back lately (including me!).
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                    #10
                    Re: Internet: Good or Bad?

                    Bloody marvellous for accessing information and ordering things. Also for keeping in touch with friends and making new friends.

                    No so marvellous in that I keep being invited to view people's dinner on facebook.
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                      #11
                      Re: Internet: Good or Bad?

                      If you are a person with a weak constitution, EVERYTHING will be bad for you.
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