Internet is not only bad. Despite all the warnings about meeting potential rapists and murderers on Internet notice boards, I have been around quite a few of them and have made a lot of new friends. Of course, you should be careful with what you publish about yourself. You should not give your real name, address and phone number to strangers. But when you observe these basic precautions, you can have a lot of fun.
Some people my age complain about the anonymity of Internet. That you cannot see the person you are talking to. I find that this is at the same time a danger and a great asset.
There is the danger that someone you talk to pretends to be someone he/she is not. This is particularly annoying when you are looking for a partner on the Internet: if the one you are interested in presents a completely false picture of himself, you waste a lot of time.
But when you are simply looking for interesting people to talk to, this "anonymity" can be a great advantage. It can enable you to find chat partners you would in real life never have considered. I have had the most fascinating conversations with younger people, who in real life would probably not want to be seen talking to a middle aged woman. Looks, age and sex don't play a role, what counts are the thoughts and ideas you want to discuss. I can share my life experience and get some fresh views - horizons are widened and new doors are opened.
Definitely, Internet has a lot of positive aspects !
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