Negatives

There are some bad things about the Internet. People have lost money through scams like fake shopping sites. It’s awful but there are people who keep and send images of abuse also. You can also get lots of problems with things like spam, spyware, malware and adware. This can make people unhappy about using IT.

Surfing

Surfing the Internet has become really popular with every age group. People use search engines like Google and believe they will find the answer to any question they have. Websites like Wikipedia are very popular but sometimes you have to be careful in case the information is wrong. Lots of people communicate by email – it is quick and easy and free! Some people now hardly ever post a real letter.

Welcome to TSIOI - The Social Impact of IT.

Keeping in touch
People use ICT all over the world and they join social networks because they like to chat together. It puts people in touch with each other who would never have communicated before. It’s a good thing.

People can now use smart phones for social networking using applications like Facebook or Twitter. They can access the Internet wherever they are without carrying a big laptop around with them. This is great for people who like to be in touch with their friends at any time or any place.