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We usually just ignore them at parties and stuff.
- by bluemist9999 May 18, 2009 2:45 PM PDT
- Having more communication between people is a very sharp double-edged sword. I feel it amplifies both the bonds that people can forge with each other, as well as the hatred, negativity and divisiveness that people can unleash on each other.
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Showing 2 of 2 pages (42 Comments)I don't feel the Web is inherently good or evil. It is a tool like many other things people have invented. Many people have made lifelong friends, found spouses/romantic partners and acceptance online. However, many people have also been slandered, stolen from, threatened and stalked online.
So, in the end it really depends on how we choose to interact with others, both online and in real life. That defines our impact, as well as the impact of any tools we may choose to use.
In the end, the value of the Web is your choice as well as your consequence no matter what anyone else claims.