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The Internet: Good, Bad, or Indifferent?

12/6/2007 2 comments

The Internet: Good, Bad, or Indifferent?
On balance, when you weigh up the pros (ubiquitous, cheap, etc.) and cons (haven for pedophiles, scam artists, terrorists and so on), is the Internet a force for good — or a force for evil?
  Good (It's my personal savior!)
  Bad (Naughty, naughty Internet!)
  Don't know
  Don't care / work for Google

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hindsatya
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Wednesday February 20, 2008 4:43:03 AM
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No matter what term you use to explain the web-world.The truth is you cannot imagine a world without it or if you can imagine then you have to be prepared.

If you want to promote a business you start looking to promote it with a website.This is a platform. The people of every mindset gather here. The same scenario as in the outside world.

If you have a problem in your studies what you do(apart from googling). You go to a friend , a teacher, refer books. With the advent of Internet you have a mindset lets SEARCH.

Make this place a better place to spread the good ideology, nice impact will be there but if you take it otherwise then it is you , we who are responsible for the consequences and not the Internet.

Paul Whyte
Researcher
Friday December 7, 2007 4:55:32 PM

Coming from a country where i occassionally used the internet and that very briefly, my life has been significantly impacted by the internet in the last four months.I think the list is endless in terms the good things which the internet has brought. Can u just imagine for a moment what would happen if suddenly the cyber world should vanish or at leasr be interrupted for a minute?I can assure you that even those who are dwelling too much on the downside of the internet would find themselves wishing it had not happen.

I've very strong religious views but certainly not on the side of some religious fanatics who are calling the internet " a child of satan". I strongly believe that the internet is of good to all people irrespective of your race, religion and region.I believe the internet is leading the way of making the world a truely 'global village'. Those who think that the internet has a bad influnce should know that every system has its pros and cons and the internet is no exception but with the six billion people inhabiting the earth, i stronly believe that only the internet can boast of meeting our varying needs and desires.No matter what your inner cravings are, i believe you can find something on the internet that perfectly match them.So rather than blaming the internet for a bad influence, why not be thankful that at least we've get something that can meet our diverse needs.

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