Sunday, February 20, 2011
Interpersonal Relationships and the Internet
Even though I think the internet and new technologies such as texting and emails are slowing destroying grammar and hurting the English language, I do think that these technologies are now an integral part of communication and our interpersonal relationships. One of the findings from the PEW report that surprised me (surprised might not be the word I would use) was that “About 60 million Americans say the internet has played an important or crucial role in helping them deal with at least one major life decision in the past two years”. It then explained how the internet had helped people with things such as buying a car, finding a job, finding a school, and finding a new place to live. Even though I have used the internet for those things, even right now I’m using the internet to find a new place to live, it isnt something that pops into my head when I think about the internet. I do think that the internet, especially social networks like Facebook, have played an important role in keeping me connected with my friends who go to other colleges. My friends and I are constantly involved in group messages and it almost feels like we’re having a real conversation because we are all participating.
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Our lives is based around the internet web sources. It can be a headache, but it provides fast web surfing servies. Some people are married t the internet. They must be on it day in and day out. Most people act like the internet is their job. They don't get paid, but be on it 24/7. The internet is like an addiction. We must have access to it all day. The social networking is remarkable when it come to communications.
ReplyDeleteBecause of the medium, texting, emailing and such do tend to destroy grammar and language as people look for short cuts to express themselves without all the typing. Wait, though, until video calls take off. People will be able to talk to each other, hold a normal conversation and converse in real time, just like it was face to face. The only difference will be the person you're talking to isn't in the same room with you. Then grammar and language will get back to normal (hopefully). Then people will be saying to their children "Back in my day we had to text and email and twitter to talk to another. You kids don't know how lucky you are! You take everything for granted!"
ReplyDeleteThe idea that sort of rings true in your post and goes along with Daniel's comment is that age really plays a role in how and why people use the internet. Obviously, there are excepts (grandmothers that skype, younger teen who has never heard of twitter ect..) However, it seems to be a common thread among users...whatever the reason it is a mandatory and reliable source for something they need and/or enjoy daily.
ReplyDeleteI agree Will some people are married to the internet. Now, I am not going to lie I live and breath the internet when it comes to shopping. I am not addictive to the net but I am to the sells that it has I guess it's safe to say there are some good things come out of the internet.
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