What kind of things have been said about the Internet and the impact it is having on society? From hype and utopian dreaming to moral panics?

The introduction of the Internet was a huge phenomenon. It was allowing access to a whole new world of information and communication. However as the years have went on, the internet has attracted more and more negative attention. Described as dangerous and easily misused. The internet allows access to any type of information and quite often there isnt sufficent restrictions therefore any age group can access it. This has opened up the opportunity for children to access inappropiate material such as pornography and also the frighting prospect of paedophilia to take place.

However whilst the negatives of the internet is often broadcast, people forget the great opportunities that internet can give, provided its in the right hands. I think the advantages of the internet far outweigh the disadvantages. The chance of quick and easy communciation and also being able to access information beyond your belief giving people the opportunity to learn and educate themselves.