I think the world is better with the internet
i agree with alot of the previouse mentioned views as well, all very good points. and as mayhem991 pointed out new technologies can be a double edge sword
I think the intergration of cultures and people from around the world and the chances to talk and share ideas and opinions with them is a great thing and something you may have never had the chance to do without it.
also the great and free learning resources on just about anything you could imagine or want at your disposel be it good or bad with a simple search or click
and of course thers always the bad side of things too. but for me and my opinion there are just many many positive things about the internet that out weigh the bad side
just as you cannot deny that the internet has had a profound effect on everyday life and the impact its brought to the 20th and now 21st century (besides the the PC itself which also did) but the Q was about the internet ok i'll shut up now LOL thats my 2 cents and i'll just throw it in sorry for rambling :/

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