Ever since exploding into the mainstream population in the 80s, the Internet is fast becoming one of the major technological breakthroughs in the world today. People can get in touch with friends and family from all over the world at the click of a mouse, and the accessibility of the internet and surfing online, coupled with the ease it takes to meet new people and retain old friendships, has long since ensured that the world is becoming a smaller place to live in.
Going online easily has its share of obvious advantages. Being able to talk real time with other people from different time zones has sped up communication among countries. You no longer need to go outside to make new friends; now, you can even strike up friendships with people in places you have never even been to before.
It is also easier to find people online who share the same interest that you do; in fact, many forums and online clubs advertise in the hopes of attracting like minds to their group. Through these interactions, a person is able to, from the safety of his own house, come into contact with a wide range of ideas and opinions, and actually learns from these to form his own thoughts about a certain matter or subject. He may realize facts of life that he might not have known had he not joined a particular group. Further, being involved in some group discussions that has different perspectives always helps to improve one’s personal well-being, and helps sharpen one’s mind to other points of view.
The advent of webcams in the Internet has also increased closeness and intimacy among friends and loved ones. Webcams are cheap and are available in every gadget shop, and communicating through a messenger device online is free and does not carry long distance charges the way a phone would, making it the ideal means of communication for friends who have become close online, or for friends who are living in different countries. And through the encouragement of friends in the internet, one feels more capable to express their own ideas and opinions, and can reach a wider audience when asking for advice on personal problems, or can keep loved ones close even if they are thousands of miles away.
The Internet does not only let you meet new people; it also helps you strengthen ties with people that you already know. Groups of friends who meet in person may choose to spend their time online playing games, chatting, or joining clubs together. People with a busy schedule will always find more time to go online and chat than physically meet, allowing friends to become closer despite keeping different hours.
Sending email has become more popular as opposed to sending letters at the post office. There is literally no time delay when sending email, and takes only a few minutes for it to be sent to recipients.
There is no lengthy waiting time involved in waiting for a reply, which means more emails can be exchanged than actual letters, thereby further improving the relationship between the two parties.
Like any new technology, there are certain risks involved with going online. Many people often fabricate identities due to the difficulty in getting caught doing so, and have often resorted to scamming other people to gain financially, or even just because they are able to hide behind anonymity and get away with things that they may not be able to had the situation been conducted face to face. Nevertheless, with the proper prudence exercised, it is very easy to avoid these attempts and instead be able to focus more on fostering relationships and connections with people all around the world.
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