What are some of the pros and cons of the Internet in today’s

society? Some of the many advantages of the Internet in today’s society

are listed below:

1) The Easy Accessibility Of Information

One of the pros of the Internet has to do with the rapid access of

information that would require many more hours of research resorting to

the older more traditional methods.

2) Internet Online Shopping

Interested people can order products from traditional chain stores

such as Macy’s, or order products from Internet based business. The Home

Shopping Channels also operated under the same principles.

3) Internet Community

Some Internet users use the Internet to socialize on line with people

who share common goals and interests. There is My Space and various

Blogs available to match compatible people of the same age bracket. A

lot of Internet community sites target the younger generation.

4) Internet Games

Some on-line don’t require Internet access; whereas, other sites do!

People who utilize Internet games can try to match their skills against

either the computer or other people involved in their particular

Internet Community.

What are some of the cons of the Internet in today’s society?

1) Internet Online Sexual Predators

Sexual predators use the Internet to seek fresh victims! They not

only target children and teens, but adults as well! Pornographers are

allowed to advertise on the Internet. According to the Everett Police

Department, “they are merely inviting you to visit their website, if you

are interested. Unfortunately, there is nothing illegal with that!”

2) Internet Online Terrorists

Terrorist organizations use the Internet to advertise their

services,and to try to recruit interested individuals. They target

certain ethnic groups such as blacks and genders young males who are

easily persuaded to become converts to their particular branch of the

Muslim religion! They are very through in their investigations and use

personalty profiles to target their specially selected victims!

3) Internet Online Scam Artists

Currently there are a lot of extremely sophistic on line scams

originating from the following countries: Canada and The United Kingdom.

And apparently the continent of Africa is a breeding ground for

Internet Scam Artists. According to Everett’s All City Credit Union,

“many people wait for couriers who never show up. They like people to

become in Charity scams and send money overseas. Chances are there is no

recourse available for their victims. Some times they are so

sophisticated they are able to make withdrawals from people’s accounts!”

“Over 98% of the offers coming from those particular regions are

cons! If you don’t feel comfortable making a contribution, don’t do it.

Don’t have any more further contact with the con artist either over the

telephone or over the Internet. If you want to donate money to a

charitable cause, choose one that is reputable!”