For and Against the impact of internet

1. Manali Oak (For) - working in the software industry, she list the positive impacts of the internet. It provides us with current news and communication between people from distant places. The search engines also have affected our lives to be much easier and convenient. Emails and instant messages, such as chatting, have made communication much more easier and social networking sites as well as blogging websites provide us with essential information and awareness. (http://www.buzzle.com/articles/positive-effects-of-internet.html)

2. Joseph Mazer (Against) - As an assistant professor in Clemson University, he found out that extreme use of internet can lead to depression an loneliness. Their communication between others will reduce as well as aggravate as time passes. Their social development in making friends and interacting with others will definitely be limited. It will cause many to lose track of time and aggravate their health. (http://phys.org/news/2012-10-negative-effects-internet.html)

3. Ramona French (For) - A Swedish author who believes that internet will affect us beneficially. With the internet, we are able to expand our knowledge by the access of the information provided. One will be able to learn about what is going on around the world and be aware of the necessities and significant requirements. We can use social networking programs such as skype and facebook, to contact those in other countries and someone far away. With the ability to communicate much easier and more, relationships between others can be improved. (http://www.livestrong.com/article/168003-positive-effects-of-internet-addiction/)

4. Justin Nicholas (Against) - Studying medicine and dentistry, he mentions the disadvantage of the internet. Firstly, he talks about the time consumption. Although some might think it is useful using the internet and browsing for hours, it is mostly useless and a waste of time. Advertisements take a lot of time in attracting the user's attention. Also, he mentions about the unreliability of the sources given. Most of the information might be rumors or made up by random people. some information are not proved and sites provide fake knowledge to the users. (http://www.ehow.com/info_8194143_positive-negative-impacts-internet.html)