What to Steer Clear of When Using the Internet
May 4, 2009
The internet has drastically altered they way people around the world live. The way people communicate, do work, share information, and even travel has all been computerized. It seems like everyone is linked. Some one in India can get in touch with someone in America with the click of a button. Even small things like Scrapbooking albums have changed, instead of Scrapbooking on paper, people scrapbook internet collections. The internet can be used by virtually all people. There are users as young as four years old to senor citizens. This openness in the world can also be dangerous. In the past five years we have seen an increase in inter-net related crimes. It can be a very sharp double sided sword, extreme good and extreme bad can come from the internet.
If used correctly, the internet is a powerful instrument. It can be a great mean to get in touch with with distant loved ones. Sites such as my space and face book connect people. Personally, I wouldn’t have one if it weren’t for the fact that it allows me to keep in touch with relatives in Maryland and friends in Minnesota and Palestine. I know a family friend whose son visited Chile and they used face book to talk to each other, send photos and document his journey. If it weren’t for the internet, he wouldn’t have spoken much to his son for three months because there was no cell phone service in Chile.
However, if used inappropriately or in a dangerous fashion, the internet is deadly. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to completely control predators on the internet. So, allowing children on the internet can lead them into serious trouble if they misuse it. Knowing proper internet safety procedures is key to using the internet wisely. Also, parents need to block adult or unfit sites from their children.
The internet can also be dangerous for adults. Sites such as Craig’s list and eBay are breeding grounds for scams, con artist and predators. On eBay, it is easy to be fooled into buying a faulty product or something that you never get. Scamming on this site has become an art, however it’s completely avoidable if careful. In the news recently, there have been murderers and inappropriate users reported on Craig’s list. This is because it is next to impossible for police to patrol there sorts of things. Millions of people are selling and buying on this site, it is easy to get away unnoticed. Children should never use websites like this, and adults should be careful.
When used correctly, the internet is an amazing invention. Sometimes however, our high tech world can be unhealthy. Cyber space is a huge place that can’t be patrolled easily, so lots of predators and con artists make their way into it. It is easy to fall into their traps too. However, if you exhibit simple safety rules, it is also a piece of cake to avoid them. When communicating on the internet, never respond to someone you don’t recognize. Never release personal information in public places. If you follow these simple guidelines, {the internet can be a fun, useful pace for you|you will only gain positive things from the internet
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