EX_Bert_Worshipper Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 After reading yet another comments section on a You Tube video, I am shaking my head at just how much of our society has turned into egocentric hate mongers. Of course, we all know about trolling and the fact that many people find it "fun" to verbally torture others from the safety of their homes. They get to be anonymous and hence, suffer no true consequences, other than what they were after in the first place - making people angry. We all know about the effects of online bullying in cases like Amanda Todd's. We all, I'm sure, at some point have been the brunt of someone's hateful words on the internet. It's in these moments that I wish someone would pull the plug on the internet. Shut it down and force people to talk face-to-face. The cowards that talk big online would either keep their mouths shut or else would have to deal with real consequences. People would hopefully re-learn that other people are "real". But, then I think about all the people that I've re-hooked up with on Facebook. People I lost touch with 20 years ago and now can "chat" with, even though they are on the other side of the world. I would have no social connection with them whatsoever, if it wasn't for the internet. I know of people who have found biological families. I have made friends over the internet. I have learned countless, amazing things and have had the chance to philosophize with people from all over the world, from all walks of life. All in all, what do you think? Is the internet a good thing? Is it a catalyst for a further darkening of our society? Is it both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Things aren't bad (from drugs to the internet, it doesn't really matter). Things are just things. The internet doesn't hurt people, anymore than a poppy does. PEOPLE are the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 More good about the internet than bad. When I see people being dicks I just feel sorry for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tearloch7 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Things aren't bad (from drugs to the internet, it doesn't really matter). Things are just things. The internet doesn't hurt people, anymore than a poppy does. PEOPLE are the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 So it is Remembrance Day soon .. imagine how many pierced fingers there will be from those insidious poppies .. lest we forget .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Oh you two!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master 112 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 It's a great place if you visit the right sites, talk with the right people, don't get too upset when someone tries to coerce you into a dumb argument, and most importantly don't take it too seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkeeterHansen Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 It's a great place if you visit the right sites, talk with the right people, don't get too upset when someone tries to coerce you into a dumb argument, and most importantly don't take it too seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EX_Bert_Worshipper Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 True enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Things aren't bad (from drugs to the internet, it doesn't really matter). Things are just things. The internet doesn't hurt people, anymore than a poppy does. PEOPLE are the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 don't get too upset when someone tries to coerce you into a dumb argument, and most importantly don't take it too seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Wow...first thing I think I have ever agreed with you on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Maybe you're coming around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I'm already "around". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddhas Hand Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Things aren't bad (from drugs to the internet, it doesn't really matter). Things are just things. The internet doesn't hurt people, anymore than a poppy does. PEOPLE are the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddhas Hand Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 These should be guidelines people have to agree to before the sign up for CDC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Oh, It's The Interent: Ignore The Trolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EX_Bert_Worshipper Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Aw, see? The same internet that drove you two apart has brought you together. I have a tear.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHL rocks Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 It's a great place if you visit the right sites, talk with the right people, don't get too upset when someone tries to coerce you into a dumb argument, and most importantly don't take it too seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkeeterHansen Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 After reading yet another comments section on a You Tube video, I am shaking my head at just how much of our society has turned into egocentric hate mongers. Of course, we all know about trolling and the fact that many people find it "fun" to verbally torture others from the safety of their homes. They get to be anonymous and hence, suffer no true consequences, other than what they were after in the first place - making people angry. We all know about the effects of online bullying in cases like Amanda Todd's. We all, I'm sure, at some point have been the brunt of someone's hateful words on the internet. It's in these moments that I wish someone would pull the plug on the internet. Shut it down and force people to talk face-to-face. The cowards that talk big online would either keep their mouths shut or else would have to deal with real consequences. People would hopefully re-learn that other people are "real". But, then I think about all the people that I've re-hooked up with on Facebook. People I lost touch with 20 years ago and now can "chat" with, even though they are on the other side of the world. I would have no social connection with them whatsoever, if it wasn't for the internet. I know of people who have found biological families. I have made friends over the internet. I have learned countless, amazing things and have had the chance to philosophize with people from all over the world, from all walks of life. All in all, what do you think? Is the internet a good thing? Is it a catalyst for a further darkening of our society? Is it both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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