Internet and communication

Just like everything else in the world the internet has pro’s and con’s. I believe there are more pro’s then cons but others may disagree. Some people believe that the internet is eating us whole. I do agree though that now a days people are very impersonal. Nothing is ever done face to face for the most because of the convenience. Instead of taking time out of your day to call someone let alone meet up with them you can send them a text or email; therefore, instead of using time to talk to them in person you can be multitasking doing other work etc. I do believe we are now more prone to send a family member an email then to call them keeping as more closely connected but in a impersonal way. People can not live without there laptops, pda, cell phone whatever with out feeling lost or having anxiety. A student made a great point that people need instant gratification. they want an answer now or they want to know whats going on not, not later. I believe will say things that they regret through email then they would face to face also. I believe the internet can be used as a great tool if we utilize it the correct way.