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Shujin no Kumo |
04:55pm Jun 7, 2006 EST |
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Hmm...don't think so. If you think about what the world was like before internet was available to the public, I have some reason to believe that it won't become a sadder planet. World gets smaller through the internet. Being cut off from being able to speak to others elsewhere about global topics is possible through the internet. Purely virtual community that will grant "happiness"? Won't happen. We may like to get things faster, shop online, order books and talk to people nations away but I have a feeling that the need for human contact will always remain. The computer's nice but it can't encourage, understand or wipe away a tear. Any other opinions? |
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x turn x around |
04:56pm Jun 7, 2006 EST |
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Very well put. It's true, while the internet is a vast expanse of wonderful information and communication, there are downsides to it as well - you're right, a friend through a computer can't provide comfort by anything other than words. I think there will always be a need for human contact, not only physically, but mentally as well. |
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The Fourth Horseman of the Apocolypse |
05:04pm Jun 7, 2006 EST |
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Well you gotta think about some local communities especially in America, I'm a foreigner I'm not even really First generation child in America. I was born in Germany, and this town really has distasteful look upon foreigners. So i have about 3 friends. And lots online. None really i can turn to around this town. Internet is great and it helps me. It gives me an outlet. |
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Shujin no Kumo |
05:16pm Jun 7, 2006 EST |
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Glad to see that you have the same opinion. It does help people connect and it does help but cyberspace was made for one purpose: to imitate what we already have. |
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x turn x around |
05:17pm Jun 7, 2006 EST |
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That's a fair argument, especially from your point of view. I suppose it would be difficult coming from a foreign country - I wouldn't know, I've lived here all my life. That's where having an cyber-life can come in handy, I suppose. I've got online friends, but I'm not really close with many, because I have a social life outside of the Internet that I care about a lot more than I do an Internet social life. But I very much under stand where you're coming from. |
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Shujin no Kumo |
05:20pm Jun 7, 2006 EST |
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Great! Because I live in Germany too. |
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The Fourth Horseman of the Apocolypse |
05:36pm Jun 7, 2006 EST |
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I currently live in a very dreadful part of America. Known as Kansas... Its horrible here. Cyberspace offers an outlet. |
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leapoffaith |
05:58pm Jun 7, 2006 EST |
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I dunno. I think if you're going to say that the internet leads to a sadder world than you have to include all forms of industrialization. Personally I'm a fan of the internet. But there are pros and cons. |
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xskyxlitex |
09:28pm Jun 7, 2006 EST |
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The internet is a great source of information, but like the saying too much of a good thing. If one spends alot of time looking at a screen and less time out, it could be detrimental to their social life, their ablity to interact with others. The internet is also dangerous because no body really acts like them selves because their not being seen in person, you can say what you want and put up what you want and no one will know its you. It also takes away from sincarty, most things are said nicer in person than in an email. |
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Henry |
09:29pm Jun 7, 2006 EST |
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If you're responsible, then the internet is a great thing. If you're not, then you shouldn't be complaining about it. |
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zip799 |
10:04pm Jun 7, 2006 EST |
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i love the internet, and would hate it if i didnt have it, but i'd survive. go outside and play! read a book! there are other forms of entertainment. |
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Queen Angel |
11:33pm Jun 7, 2006 EST |
I like the internet, I live out in the forest so it is nice to do connect with other people without having to drive a half hour into town.
I think reading a book will always be higher in heart but I like to do Newz Crew and make fan fics and all that stuff.
The thing I can't stand is preditors, I've come across a few in my times on the computer and they disgust me.
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