Advantages of the Internet
One
advantage of the Internet is fast communication. “Newer innovations are only
making it faster and more reliable” (Pakhare) . We can have
conversations with others in real time, even if they are on a different part of
the world, using the Internet. “The Internet has given us a common platform and
medium through which we are able to explore other cultures and ideologies” (Pakhare) .
A second
advantage is the fact that the Internet is almost an endless source of
information. Search engines organize the information so it is easy to find. “It
has become common practice to seek assistance from the web in order to research
and gather resources for homework, office presentations, and supplement one’s
own research” (Pakhare) . The Web is also
constantly staying up to date on news and information.
A third
advantage is that there is entertainment for everyone. “Entertainment is one of
the foremost reasons why people prefer surfing the Web” (Pakhare) . There are so many
free entertainment outlets on the Internet nowadays, including YouTube, many
websites to play games, and even social networks.
Disadvantages of the Internet
A disadvantage
of the Internet is the theft of personal information. These include but are not
limited to: credit card numbers, addresses, phone numbers, and names. “The use
of Internet for banking, social networking, or other services, often makes our
personal information vulnerable to theft” (Pakhare) . This could cause
identity theft and the unwanted use of credit cards.
A second
disadvantage is spamming. “Spamming refers to sending unwanted e-mails, which
serve no purpose and needlessly obstruct the computer system” (Pakhare) . This is a very
common sight when using things such as email, considering a majority of my
emails are spam. “Spammers usually use bots that
bombard the receiver with an endless line of advertisements” (Pakhare) .
A third
disadvantage is age-inappropriate content. “Pornography and age-inappropriate
content is perhaps the biggest disadvantage of the Internet. The worst being
underage porn, which is largely rampant in the deeper parts of the web” (Pakhare) . It is unwanted and
unnecessary content that is strongly frowned upon in most societies. A big
issue with it is how easy it is for younger children to stumble upon.
Works Cited
Pakhare, Jayashree. Buzzle. 10 July 2013.
Article. 30 September 2013.
I see that we both used the same source to get our information. With that being said, it would be easy for me to elaborate on how I agree with the advantages since we used the same source, but I will elaborate on how the Internet has entertainment for everyone since that is an advantage I did not use in my blog. Although I did not use this advantage, I do agree. Some of the entertainment that is out online today is…
ReplyDelete• Online gaming;
• Streaming music; and
• Ability to watch movies.
“There are innumerable games that can be downloaded, either for a price or for free. Indeed, online gaming has tasted dramatic and phenomenal success because of its ever-increasing demand throughout the world.” I know how true this is firsthand. I always find myself looking for games to play online to consume time when I am bored. Some games even become addictive such as the ever-popular “Candy Crush Saga.”
Just yesterday, October 2, 2013, I came across this article, http://www.times-standard.com/ci_24223027/libraries-go-digital-streaming-movies-and-music. In this article, it tells how a place where many people avoid (well at least I do), the library, has a new innovation that may bring more people there. Libraries will be allowing customers to use one of their tablets or personal computers to stream movies, music, TV shows and audiobooks. “Through an app on a tablet or a browser on a personal computer, users can peruse dozens of movies and click on a film to "borrow" it. The content starts streaming, for free.” The name of the online app is “Hoopla.” This is very innovative and should generate more business for libraries all over. This new innovation has begun to be tested out already in Seattle, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Kansas (Topeka, Kansas), and other towns and cities nationwide.
I disagree with your belief that spamming is one of the biggest problems currently on the internet. With the prevalence of popup blockers, powerful email services and budding technology like "Ad-Block" I think that spam isn't very prevalent and doesn't hinder internet performance very much. While bots are an issue when used to hack or DDOS people/services for the most part I find them to be a minor annoyance, if anything at all.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what you have to say about fast communication, as it helps us get news around the globe quicker while offering us the ability to stay in touch with friends and family at a moments notice. I find the fact that you can get news from anywhere on earth in a few seconds to be amazing and a wonderful resource for us to use in the future.