I believe there are many advantages to the extensive
internet. One advantage in particular that comes to mind is the fact that I can
communicate much faster and efficient than ever before using the internet. With
new technology that has been created such as text messages, it is so easy to
communicate with people half way around the world in seconds. We are the most socially
connected generation of all time. The second advantage of the internet is the
fact that we can receive information so quickly. Being able to upload pictures and
videos so quickly allows us to stay in touch with news and remain updated at
all times. The last advantage that comes to mind with use of the internet is
online shopping. Many people use the internet as a way to purchase things they
couldn’t get near them. By ordering things from offline people are capable from
getting things from across the world within just days.
With so many advantages that come
with the internet, there are also some negative aspects as well. The internet
is so powerful that there are people who use it for the wrong reasons too. The first
disadvantage is cyber bullying. This has become an extensive problem among the
younger generations and can really damage victims at a young age. Cyber bullying
has really been on the rise with so many social media sites that have been
created in the past decade. The next disadvantage of the internet is the fact
that many people become less social while using the internet regularly. Many people
hide behind text messages rather than communicating face to face with people. I
think this is a problem because many people lose out on a common skill of being
able to communicate in person. The last disadvantage that comes to mind when
using the internet is the fact that people will also try to steal identities
from other people. By giving out your email address or any other small bit of
information, we risk having this end up in the wrong person’s hands. With such
minimal information comes the possibility of major consequences. Thieves are
capable of tapping into banks accounts and other crucial accounts with the use
of the internet (“Ross, pg.1”).
Ross, Joe. "Understanding
Identity Theft." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 26 Nov. 2013. Web. 12 Feb. 2014.
