The Power of the Internet

People talk about the power of the Internet. But what does that really mean to most people? Let me try and explain what it means to me then form your own opinion on what it means to you and why you use the Internet.

The Internet is without a doubt a powerful tool. It enables us to reach people and places we dream about, while remaining virtually unknown. We can express our feelings, as long as they are not against the law, to complete strangers without fear of ridicule. Even if that other person doesn't agree with you or your opinions it doesn't seem to matter, because the chances of you ever meeting this person is astronomical!

As an Internet Marketer advertising my home business, the Internet has enabled me to meet people with the same shared ideas. We all come from different backgrounds and different beliefs, but as a group we are united in our goals. These are people I would have never come to know if it were not for the Internet.

A lot has been on the news media about how bad the Internet is and it should be regulated. Here is a thought on that particular subject. Once you start regulating peoples thoughts and friendships, where does it end? While I agree that sites that are sexually explicit need to be monitored for obivious reasons, I do not feel it is the right of "big brother" telling me which sites are sexually explicit. Obviously, I am not referring to child pornograhpy, or a site showing abuse. These people should be proscecuted to the fullest extent of the law in whatever country it is coming from. I guess I am uncomfortable with government telling me what is appropriate for me to read or think. I have free will and a mind of my own, I would rather decide for myself what I look at. This particular subject can and will open a whole new can of worms, let me just say I am not in favor of any pornography, abuse or racially biased website. When it comes to children looking at such sites, where are the parents?

This brings up another thought: How do you regulate another countries Internet use? As a nation of free people you cannot and should not tell another country how to live. You should encourage world leaders to follow your example, not shove it down their throats! (Another can of worms)

As you can see from my ramblings, the Internet is a great place for sharing ideas and opinions without the arguments! I am sure most of you agree with me concerning the statements above, some have different view points on how to handle the problems. The Internet enables us to share and discuss these ideas without causing loss of friendships. Because lets face it, you don't make friends on the Internet, you make acquaintances. You will 99% of the time never meet the people you converse with over the Internet.

I would just like to say in closing that I have made very good acquaintances through the Internet. A few are more caring about myself and my family than some of my offline friends. I can be more open with the acquainances on the Internet than some of my offline friends. That is the beauty of the Internet...