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Post by shytothebone on Jan 18, 2006 4:03:55 GMT -5
On one hand some people might argue it hurts because people end up isolating themselves more instead of being proactive with their problem and on the other hand some people might argue it helps because of web sites like this one, emailing and myspace and finding things of interests to become proactive. What are your thoughts?
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Post by Tal on Jan 18, 2006 5:11:30 GMT -5
I take it 'yes' means 'help'.
For me at least, its a much easier way of meeting like-minded people and getting experience chatting to them, though I do admit, I spend a lot of time in front of the PC as a result.
Its not something I want to rely on forever, but at the moment it's a big asset.
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Post by Paulinus on Jan 18, 2006 7:49:04 GMT -5
Well its been a help to me, the internet and in particular finding places like here has made me less isolated as I've since made some freinds online. I still dont have any real life friends but its great having people to talk to even if it isnt face to face. I think its actually helped my motivation to succeed outside the internet as it has given me hope that I actually can relate to other people.
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Post by Bodhi on Jan 18, 2006 8:56:33 GMT -5
I think for me right now it is definitly helping me. I am talking to people online that I would have never talked to in real life, and I am also able to talk to girls and maybe meet them, which has always been extremely difficult for me in real life. I think it is a great place for meeting people and with the internet you can easily meet people who share your interests or you have something in common with, like shyness. In real life I doubt any of us on here would have ever talked to each other, even if we did come into contact because in real life we're so shy. But on the internet you can not be as shy and open up more to people. I think its great, although I admit I probally over use it sometimes. You do have to strike a balance between the net and real life.
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Post by gSteve on Jan 18, 2006 11:18:39 GMT -5
I think for me right now it is definitly helping me. I am talking to people online that I would have never talked to in real life, and I am also able to talk to girls and maybe meet them, which has always been extremely difficult for me in real life. I think it is a great place for meeting people and with the internet you can easily meet people who share your interests or you have something in common with, like shyness. In real life I doubt any of us on here would have ever talked to each other, even if we did come into contact because in real life we're so shy. But on the internet you can not be as shy and open up more to people. I think its great, although I admit I probally over use it sometimes. You do have to strike a balance between the net and real life. I'd agree with that, the internet has helped me alot. I havent isolated myself its more the opposite, as long as you don't get addicted and choose to go online rather than going out. |
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Post by shytothebone on Jan 18, 2006 12:34:50 GMT -5
I made a mistake. The poll should be in this order.
1. helps
2. hurts
3. I dont know
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Post by Jarous on Jan 18, 2006 12:41:21 GMT -5
I'd say it all depends on your goals. If you want to marry and all internet gives you are tons of IM buddies, then they are no more than substitutes and you have failed - miserably at that and even completely oblivious to it... If you just need to get that nasty stone off your heart, a little bit of compassion and a friendly ear to keep you going in the "real" world - then sure it helps. But there's always danger in growing to comfortable with our crutches...
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Post by zaab on Jan 18, 2006 12:55:59 GMT -5
I'd say it all depends on your goals. If you want to marry and all internet gives you are tons of IM buddies, then they are no more than substitutes and you have failed - miserably at that and even completely oblivious to it... If you just need to get that nasty stone off your heart, a little bit of compassion and a friendly ear to keep you going in the "real" world - then sure it helps. But there's always danger in growing to comfortable with our crutches... Amen to that. |
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Post by Scotty on Jan 18, 2006 14:59:43 GMT -5
Well, it helped me a lot. I met my girl online and the internet enables me to chat to some really cool people.  |
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Post by Sigh on Jan 18, 2006 15:20:51 GMT -5
The internet has helped me... I think I would've gone mad the past 6 months or so since I've been ill, and basically stuck in the house, without it. I've also been able to get to know people I probably wouldn't otherwise have gotten to know and I also keep in contact with 'offline' friends via it.
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Post by wagnerr on Jan 18, 2006 20:11:56 GMT -5
I've made tons of friends since i first started coming online last year.  Russ is definitely much more happier and more confident now that he knows that people who would like to talk to him actually exist in the world. |
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Post by shypsychologyguy on Jan 18, 2006 21:07:28 GMT -5
I voted yes but that does not mean there arent causes for concern.
I feel connected when I talk to local people on myspace. I have a social outlet on Shy United where I know Im not the only one and I have someone to discuss issue with.
the bad:
I sometimes have trouble doing school work because of internet.
I have been overly dependant on the internet
time spent on the internet could be considered time avoiding.
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Post by pansy on Jan 18, 2006 23:17:39 GMT -5
sometimes i am concerned that i spend too much time online. i'm trying to cut back. but i think the advantages have far outweighed the disadvantages anyway...so far... ;D
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