When recently browsing through the extensive catalogue of videos on YouTube, i was directed to an odd home video. This video was of a little girl, Jessica performing her 'Daily Affirmation'.
"I like my house, I like my haircut, I like my stuff," are just a few of the things she declares to herself in the mirror. Her energy is so uplifting and positive which got me thinking, why do we treat the Internet in such a negative way?
There's so much focus on the negative side of Internet, always talking about bullying, privacy policies, creepers, stalkers, predators, addictions etc but where is all the good. Yes, these things are important to know about but can we not learn to balance the good and the bad?
By focusing on the bad, we are sometimes missing out on some of the greatest features and uses of the Internet. Skype and YouTube are two great examples of this. I mean where else can you go to watch funny videos to keep you entertained for hours? and have you ever been able to talk face to face with your family in a different country before? Not only are the entertainment aspects great but also in terms of updated, its the best place to turn. Online news websites such as New Zealand's own tvnz are always up to date and are often the first port of call for information about breaking news.
Online social networking sites are in particular shown in a negative light. This is especially highlighted with the recent focus on unsuccessful job applications due to social networking sites such as Facebook.
I think it's about time we get out of this negativity and stop focusing on the bad because we may miss out on the little gems of the Internet such as Jessica and her daily affirmation. We could all learn a thing or two from her.
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