The internet

Was the world better without it?

I love the 'information superhighway' as it was once known for information and connection.

I grew up having to walk to libraries (using microfiche or books) or read newspapers and magazines if I could afford them, for my information, especially current affairs.

TV was sometimes available but the limited channels gave a narrower bias than these days.

I was dependent on 'experts' like doctors for diagnoses (or the occasional book written by these 'experts').

A lot of walking around shops to be done too (which of course the internet is killing).

There was also the option to ask people questions and try to sift their sometimes dubious replies.

However, it facilitates crimes to a rather horrendous level.

It also isolates people and childhood appears to have drastically changed because of it.

What do others think?

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  • This is bizarre.

    My thread has returned without the replies.

    I am the 'deleted user' OP.

    Does this mean it was deleted by error?

    Where are  the replies?

    An explanation would be good.

    Thinking

  • Additionally the time stamp shows me that it was posted 3 hours ago. 

    when it comes to the topic of internet, I think it’s on one hand god that everything is easier and faster. On other hand as the world is accelerating, we lose the ability to enjoy. To enjoy the moment, the connection, etc. now I often see a group of friends sitting together and each of them glued to their phone. “Chatting” if it goes this way, the general population will loose the ability to socialize and communicate with one another.

    This site is for me the absolutely best social media I’ve ever tried, no ads, simple design, and people among whom I feel I belong. So I’m happy that we have the internet. 

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  • Additionally the time stamp shows me that it was posted 3 hours ago. 

    when it comes to the topic of internet, I think it’s on one hand god that everything is easier and faster. On other hand as the world is accelerating, we lose the ability to enjoy. To enjoy the moment, the connection, etc. now I often see a group of friends sitting together and each of them glued to their phone. “Chatting” if it goes this way, the general population will loose the ability to socialize and communicate with one another.

    This site is for me the absolutely best social media I’ve ever tried, no ads, simple design, and people among whom I feel I belong. So I’m happy that we have the internet. 

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