Internet has changed our life style drastically - for the better or worse ?...

@kiran8 (15348)
Mangalore, India
May 25, 2011 1:13pm CST
When I look back, I can see how an entire life style has changed over the years. When we were young we had no TV nor the internet. It was only when I was in college that TV made its appearance . But we were happy and life was good. When the children of present day hear about those days they feel that it was boring life with no tv,mobile phone or the internet... There are pros and cons in the present day life style and the good old days....But there is no denying the fact that internet has completely changed our life style.I wonder if life would have been better and healthier without the net.But again I too am enjoying the net and feel connected to people without stepping out of my home ... What do you all think? Has internet changed our life style for the better or worse?
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@jstory07 (133795)
• Roseburg, Oregon
26 Aug 15
I love the internet I am making a lot of money each months thanks to online activities and ebay.
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
26 Aug 15
Thanks a lot Judy for resurrecting this discussion, I agree that internet has drastically changed our lives and given an opportunity to earn and also socialise , sitting at home..
@dpk262006 (58673)
• Delhi, India
26 May 11
Hi Kiran! We have become dependent and addicted to internet and our life revolves around browsing and surfing. We have PCs and devices like mobiles, i-phone and and smart phones and we get connected to various sites, even when we are on the move. We cannot think of life without internet because it has brought has closed to our friends and world in general. It has really affected our lifestyle and we enjoy more on mylot and Facebook rather than doing something else. This has cast a magic spell on us and we forget everything when we are surfing/browsing/emailing/chatting. We should keep in mind that excess of everything is bad.
@dpk262006 (58673)
• Delhi, India
27 May 11
Hi Kiran! I can understand that you have become so perfect in browsing that you know how to save time, while on the net and finish your off line and on line tasks. There is no point in listening to comments from others, it is their mindset that prompts them to make such comments.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
27 May 11
Hi deepak,We can only try, I doubt if anyone can ever become perfect in life, there is always something to learn.I get time only in the evening so I have to make the best of it...Have a nice weekend DeepakHere, we are expecting the monsoon to set in any day now
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
26 May 11
Hi deepak, very true ! No doubt that internet has become a major part of our lives and we cannot imagine life without it or all those other gadgets that you mention ! Initially I too used to spend many hours on the net . But most of the time I would be doing something constructive and also earning, so I never felt guilty using it. But others were ready to point out that I was all the time on the net( they too were doing the same, but when it comes to pointing fingers at others ....)doing god knows what ? lol....however, once you are settled in and feel more confident and sure of yourself, you care less for such comments and also use the net a lot less. I feel hat it is because you learn to browse in such a manner as to save time and utilise your time to the best of your capacity...thanks a lot deepak for sharing your views
@yugasini (12836)
• Anantapur, India
26 May 11
hi Kiran madam, What ever you said is right madam,now we are addicted to the internet and we are loving the internet,we cannot live without the net a single day,now a days most of the businesses are operating due to the internet only,but the other side the internet may be used for games for children and some other sites to spoil the life of the people,but the decision is ours to be good or bad,have a nice day
@yugasini (12836)
• Anantapur, India
26 May 11
hi Kiran madam, thanks for the response,you are always right,now a days the students and who knows about the net are addicted to the net and spending their valuable time in games and watching other things in the net, they have to know the real life and the coming days are how important to them,have a nice day
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
27 May 11
I have no objection to students being on the net and playing games etc etc because thats how they learn to use it to their advantage - my children used the computer and internet a lot during their growing years, but thankfully, it never came in the way of their studies..But when they students start neglecting their studies and lose focus then there could be trouble because it can adversely affect their future..
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
26 May 11
Hi sreedhar, Thats true, the decision lies with us and how best we can use the net is left to us.I have seen some students playing endless games on the net and neglecting their studies and regretting after it is too late. It is better to teach youngsters responsibility and also educate them about the net, though it may be easier said than done...all the best sreedhar another weekend is almost here , how fast the week goes by
@Porcospino (31367)
• Denmark
28 May 11
I think that there are a lot of good things about the internet. It is easy to find information, but in my opinion the real advantage about the internet is the fact that we are able to talk to people from other parts of the world. Through the internet I have found friends from other countries and I know that I wouldn't have been able to talk to them if it hadn't been for the internet. As long as we don't neglect our offline life I think that the internet is a positive thing that has changed our life for the better. Unfortuneately some people get addicted to the internet and spend so much time online that they neglect their offline life. Sometimes the consequences are serious like the case where a couple didn't take care of their child because they were too buys online. It is scary when internet surfing gets out of control and people start spending every single minute in front of the computer, but I still think are there lots of positive things about the internet, and if we use it the right way we can learn a lot of new things.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
28 May 11
Hi Porcospino, I would agree with all those points.The advantages are many. It has been a boon to many people who are otherwise unable to lead active social lives. This way they get a chance to interact and make friends online. Regarding Cases where people go overboard spending too many hours in front of the computer - I feel that once the novelty wears off they may regularise their hours. But, there still are some cases where individuals may be neglecting everything else and doing nothing worthwhile on the net - all the best and happy mylotting
@tigeraunt (6326)
• Philippines
2 Jun 11
hi kiran, lot of good things has opened up for me when i learned about the internet but there are things i miss because of it. before i use to watch the news as i get home and pet my dog. on weekends, i get to go out to the gym and workout. now i havent done that because from the office i have to go home and cook and eat and there is no time anymore for other things so i open the computer and try to earn. it is somewhat boring after a while. hahaha! but no regrets. am having fun too online. have a nice day. ann
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
2 Jun 11
Hi ann, hope you have completely recovered and are back to your usual self !I agree that the internet has been a boon in many ways. I too have felt that it has changed my whole life style- in fact I have become more disciplined now since I have to organise my day and see that nothing is left undone.I do enjoy my time on the net although I have cut down the time while compared to say 2 years ago...I was new then and had to work hard to establish myself and used to write many articles which would take up a lot of time and I would be constantly pre occupied with article ideas...thankfully that pressure is not there anymore -thanks a lot and take care ann , happy mylotting
@misterMR (796)
• Philippines
28 May 11
Internet is basically one of the most influential part of the New Technology era. It is where almost everything, especially news, was broadcast and shared among all of us. Without any of this, it is going to be very difficult for us to know about the latest news, showbiz or non-showbiz or even our own family issues and news. There may be a lot of changes nowadays though. I can neither say that the internet is good nor bad. There are a lot of pros and cons for the setting up of the internet in our daily lives. It can be better because it improves communication especially long-distance ones. Other good benefits about the world wide web other than news and communication are for pleasure, for making money, for expressing thoughts and feelings, to search for things online especially questions or doubts and other things. However, the bad part of the net is that it can really affect our health. Eyes, hands and our back are the most affected areas. Eye strains, too much typing and backaches are just some of the examples. It can also affect our attitude and weight (if you are not too careful though). It is true that the lifestyle before was somehow a lot better health-wise. Knowledge-wise, I guess it would be these times. Overall, I guess lifestyle became worse for me. Sometimes, I really hate to go online.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
28 May 11
Hi misterMR, I agree with your views The net has more advantages than disadvantages. The health point you have mentioned made me remember a case - One of the computer engineers I know ,who is about 46 years old is now suffering because of spending long hours in front of the computer, all work related of course !.His hands are unsteady and shake and he is unable to use the computer and is now at home and fighting for compensation from the company he worked for ...Thanks a lot for sharing your views and all the best
• United States
26 May 11
I know what you mean, wen I was young, I went out to play without a cell phone tointerupt me. I had a black and white TV,I remember when we got a color TV, we only had cartoons on Saturday morning. Then PBS came along with Sesame Street, and Mr. Rogers. If you wanted to find something out, you went to the library. But I feel that things are easier now.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
27 May 11
Hi triangel, thanks a lot for your response ! Life is no doubt much easier and more comfortable now with all the modern day gadgets and conveniences. So internet and all other related technological inventions have enhanced our lives although there may be a few minor disadvantages..
@bhanusb (5709)
• India
28 May 11
Hi kiran, yes our life style has totally changed by internet and computer. The whole world has come on a screen. Mangalore and Kolkata now is not far away. The world is close together by virtue of internet. But my one uncle who lives in other town is not satisfied with e mail or phone call. He says why don't you write letter. So the old men are not accustomed to internet or computer.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
28 May 11
Hi bhanu,LOL I have to some what agree with your uncle. You know there is nothing to beat a letter written by your own hand, not typed out on the comp.I really do miss receiving hand written letters.They have become such a rarity. I guess that is one of the disadvantages of having the net.But, I agree that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages - thanks a lot bhanu and enjoy your Sunday
@anil02 (24688)
• India
26 May 11
Hello Kiran, Every new thing which we adopt changed our life style. Before 30 years if you want to talk with any on phone out of your city than it was a very hard job. It was called trunk call. But now it is much easy you can talk in any part of world.Internet also change our life. But it is depend on how we use it. If you avoid your morning walk for internet than it is misuse of it. If our life is became easy with internet and mobile but these also have some side effects.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
27 May 11
Hi anil,I agree that everything in life comes with a price. Internet has many advantages and some disadvantages. Personally, I feel that it has more advantages than disadvantages since it is totally in our hands to use it s we want.Thanks a lot anil for sharing your views and enjoy your weekend
• China
26 May 11
Internet do change our life in good way. But to me, i play too much computer and waste a lot of time on internet. Sometimes i know i was wasting my life but i just can't stand without it.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
27 May 11
Hi piggy,May be once you realise that you are wasting your precious time on the net you can do something about it, may be spend that time here, at least you get some knowledge, good friends and also earn some pocket money....all the best and enjoy your weekend
• United States
26 May 11
In terms of whether humanity is better with the internet than without it, I find humanity remains the same regardless of its technological achievements. Changing the tools with which mankind does their business has no real bearing on the overall human sociality. That said, I too believe the internet is a great tool for increasing access to information and that cannot be a bad thing. Can it be used for bad, sure. Is it an excuse to get lazier, yes. Unfortunately the lazy and the evil will always find their excuses, with or without the internet, the television, the telephone, the automobile, the steam engine, steel, iron, bronze or even fire.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
26 May 11
Hi Balthasar, I agree with that view. We are constantly changing and so does our surrounding and an individual has to adapt to it as best as he/she can.Someone elsewhere said the same thing that when we use the net in a responsible manner,we can get the best out of it - have a nice evening
• Belgium
25 May 11
I think the internet is very good for us! (it has some disadvantages, but more advantages, I think..) :)
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
26 May 11
Hi, thanks a lot for your response No doubt that it has many advantages - As of now, One cannot even think of life without the internet , ll the best and happy mylotting
• United States
25 May 11
I agree with you guys. Internet definitely changed our lives in both good and bad ways. It's a tool for almost everything we do. I think what matters is how we use and utilize this tool.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
26 May 11
Hi pennydavis,thats right ! we can control our own dependability and use it wisely so that we do not become slaves of the net. I have seen many young lives ruined because of misuse or abuse as we can call it...thanks a lot for sharing your views