by: Jessica G.
Our technology has advanced a lot over the past few years allowing us to communicate instantly online, but is it for the better?
Although we are now able to communicate with each other through technology, such as texting, chatting, Facebook, IM’s and many other forms of online communication, it may not have a positive affect on us. Sometimes we can abuse the ability to say something online, because we are not saying it to a person’s face or to a specific person. When someone is upset they tend to say things they don’t mean when they are online. However, deep down they know they would never say this to the person’s face. Unclear words or phrases can easily allow someone to misinterpret what you were trying to say. This can cause friendship problems, relationship troubles and more. People can become so caught up in communicating online their priorities can get mixed up. Someone may feel the need to check Facebook before homework and can easily get caught up in it, causing them to forget all about their homework.
On the other hand, online communication allows us to instantly talk to someone. Information can be sent within seconds. If used properly, work can easily get done. For example, partners working on a project are able to discuss and work on their project if they are not able to get together.
There are a few simple rules when it comes to online usage. First, before you press send, re-read what you wrote and think about what will happen after you post it. Will it offend someone? Is it about a specific person, and if so is it positive or negative? Is it something you would say in person? What will be the consequences of you posting/sending this? Are the positive? If you find something wrong with what you were about to send, think about it. If you are not sure, then it might be best not to say anything at all!
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