Do people rely on the internet too much for socialising instead of going out?
By Janey1966
@Janey1966 (24170)
Carlisle, England
December 4, 2009 9:48am CST
I often wonder if computers were around when I was growing up in the 70s and early 80s if I would be on one the whole time. I was a strange child, I didn't speak until I was 2 and I would often read as a way of releasing myself from the stresses and strains of everyday life i.e. friends letting me down a lot.
Is the internet your coping mechanism? Would you weep if no-one text you during the day? Are you pressurised into joining Facebook but would much rather go out socialising properly?
The reason I use the internet a lot is simple. I am unemployed and get bored and frustrated being at home all day whilst my husband is working. Yes, I do the housework, feed the cat, all those things but without the internet (and sites like this that I have been referred to) I really do not know how I would cope.
Don't get me wrong, I do go out with my hubby occasionally but I find myself browsing websites as opposed to watching telly. However, I do not hide myself away. This is very important. In fact, even at Mum's (before I met hubby) I would browse the internet next to her. Dodgy sites are not on the agenda. I am more intelligent than that. Do we rely too much on gadgets and are people losing the art of conversation? I would like to hear your views. Please be kind! :-)
2 responses
@thedailyclick (3017)
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22 Jan 10
I think there is a new generation of people which have become very reliant on the internet when it comes to their social life, living in a virtual world some of the time to escape the reality of the real word. I do wonder how these people would cope if suddenly the social aspect of the internet disappeared and they would have to return to the real world, going out, talking face to face etc etc. I also wonder how many people still write letters to pen friends rather than just texting, emailing or posting on their facebook page
For me it's sort of different as I always refer to myself as a solitary beast and so socialising on the net is not something which appeals to me. It may sound sad but I would say that 99.9% of emails and communications I get online are junk, but it doesn't bother me. It's like on here, many people are on here for the fun of socializing where for me the main purpose is that I find it a great way to unwind and if the social aspect of it went it wouldn't bother me.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
22 Jan 10
I feel exactly the same as you! Granted, I missed the internet when I was at Mum's but the only reason for that is I was bored at all the drivel on the telly over Christmas. It was great chatting to her though, we have a good laugh whenever we are together. I have given up Facebook because of all the banality on there and I don't trust it...it's got too big, in my opinion. Texts I could just about cope with but having to log into Facebook doesn't do it for me anymore. I cannot understand why people want to share their drunken snaps with everyone online, I'm not that interested!
@Bianca_mergillano (1067)
• Philippines
8 Dec 09
Nowadays, Yes. People are just socializing over the net now, making friends and everything then meet somewhere and that's it. Some also are finding their lovers on the net. I think its because its just their way of having fun. :)
