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The Global Village

There is currently a lot of debate surrounding the topic of the Internet. Is the Internet mostly good or bad? Many people feel that the Internet is having a negative impact on society. Others say the internet is indispensible for research. Since there are ways of protecting one’s computer and blocking spam, the Internet does not have to be an unsafe place for surfing the web for good reasons. There are a lot of advantages for using the Internet and several reasons why people should use it.      

         All students at different levels of schooling are the top research users. In fact, nowadays, it is almost required that students use the Internet for school research because of its limitless information. It has actually helped raise grades because students such as this writer can get accurate information quickly for school projects from articles and documentaries. It also helps students save time by not going to an actual library and looking at many books for one simple answer. Another advantage is that students can get advice on how to do specific school homework and projects, instead of waiting for a tutor appointment. It is pretty much like having a tutor or an entire library at home.

         Another way the Internet is being used is through online business. For example,   e-commerce and e-banking are very convenient for people who transfer money or simply check their accounts. The transfer of money has become easier, faster and safer nowadays. Online shopping is also very convenient for most people because they do not have to leave home. Shopping online has made life so much easier for most people because they can pretty much buy anything such as clothes, furniture and food. One of the most important advantages of the Internet is that it can bring families instant communication. The Internet has connected billions of friends and family members. People who are out of town or even in a different country are now closer than ever. E-mails are amazing because people can instantly receive a love letter or a simple “hello” in a matter of seconds. People do not have to wait days or weeks to receive a letter through the traditional mail anymore.

         The Internet has essentially made the world a global village. Whether the Internet is good or bad or whether it should be used or not, can be determined by the user. However, the advantages of the Internet have limitless uses for most people. That is why surfing the Internet has made life easier than ever for people who use the web for purchases, school research papers and instant communication with family members.  Since there are ways of protecting your computer and blocking spam, people are safe surfing the web at all times. With that said, I suggest that people us the Internet because it is very convenient and safe.