Effects of the Internet on lifestyle of users

In this modern world, the fastest and most convenient way of doing almost everything is to rely on Internet. Communication has been very easy on us through different social media sites to reach out people who are far from us. In fact, Internet is a good source for productivity in doing our office works, school works and even non related researches. It is also an excellent tool for information gathering to provide us accurate answers. Communication is an essential way to connect people. Using Internet for Communication or “Virtual Communication” refers to a great deal of process of how people can interact over the World Wide Web through email, instant messaging, social networking sites forums, Voice over IP programs and even on chat rooms. Virtual communication through World Wide Web has a lot of advantages however there are also Disadvantages in often usage of Virtual Communication.

1) Affects relationship with other people

– You are very fond of using internet as a tool for communication. Chatting, Voice messaging and even Video Chatting are some ways in achieving virtual communication. But you hardly notice that you are isolating yourself from your real life friends and even with your family. Take note that the way to have an interaction with other people is to have a Oral communication. And Take note to always have a time for your family. The best way to have a bonding with the family is when you chat with them, Dinner perhaps is the best quality time for you and your family.

2) Internet as a source of Information

– Internet is always the easiest way to be aware of the things around you. In just one click, you’ll know different and latest fashion trend from all over the world! In just one search, You’ll be able to read and see videos of current events globally or even locally.

3) Entertainment

– Online Entertainment provides numerous entertaining and interactive sites that makes the browser feel entertained. This includes multi player gaming, online movie watching, video browsing, listening to music and videos streaming options. It is the basis for having a more interactive relationship that enriches and engages content consumption experience through social media channels. Social Networking sites are different from Social Media in terms of primarily on engaging experiences with content and people, while the other is created primarily on construction and maintenance of the relationship private sites devoted to a certain type of entertainment experience showing fundamental Online Web networking services.

4) Addiction

– This type of addiction is not related to any medicine or drug engagement. This type of Internet effect is “Internet addiction”. it is defined as any online-related, obsessive or habitual conduct which affects with the normal living and that it gives too much anxiety and depression on friends, family, classmate, teachers and the person’s work atmosphere. This can also result to different effects on the person’s psychological and emotional behavior that may affect his or her way of thinking about matters.

5) Cyber Bullying , Cyber Crimes , Spams

– People you see from net might probably become your friends online although you do not know them personally. In this case, Some Internet users become victims to Virtual crimes such as Cyber Bullying. This cases are used by other people to set up a blackmail in order to get what they want from their victim. This may also lead to a million lost of money or bankruptcy due to the rightful trust given by the victim to person they just met on the internet. In other cases specially to teenagers, Cyber bullying is the most profound case they have been going through in surveys. They will be asked to send inappropriate photos either naked or some sensitive parts for sensual pleasure. If the victim did not follow what the person said they will become harassed online.

6) Lack of Creativity and Development of habitual laziness

– You probably had the mindset of having easy task to do since internet is there to save your day. Home works , office reports , grammar , etc. nothing to worry cause in just one click you’ll able to find the answer to the question you are looking for. Sometimes people tend to copy and use other people’s work from internet which leads to plagiarism. I believe that a person is creative and unique in his/her own way however because of internet we tend to rely on it too much.

Above listed was negative effects of Internet to people, however we all know that the World Wide Web has been useful to us in a lot of ways. Here are some Advantages of Having Internet as our Companion:

7) Rapid service of Transactions and cheaper price of products
-Wholesalers and customers can now reach out transaction through online paying accommodations like Paypal or even through credit cards. Buyers can browse online and choose the products or services that they want . There is no need for them to travel through the shopping stores .the products can be shipped directly from the factory and be delivered from their homes.
8) You can save your travelling fares!

– Shopping through internet lessens the money you spend! Instead of going out, you can just browse online and let it be delivered to your homes. Also, it lessens the risk of accident your life. It is more safe to shop online and go on a hassle ride just to shop at malls!

9) Information

– Through the world wide web we gain a lot of information. We became aware of the things or events that we probably don’t know before. Through Internet our learnings and General Knowledge increases because of what we see and read with a simple click. Through the articles or blogs of different people posted on internet, we became aware and we learn something from it that helps us in our daily needs and even in our lifestyle.

Internet. It is a vast source of information, knowledge, news. Articles etc. It is basically helpful and important in our lives however, too much usage and reliance on internet might be harmful not only to our relationship with other people but as well as our personal health. So let us use Internet wisely, Let us not forget to be aware of what we post and of what information we gather to avoid conflicts. Let us always remember to ‘’ think before clicking”. Let us be a healthy Internet user.