World Internet Safer Day – Make Positive Change

Internet Safer Day is celebrated on 7th February globally. It is the day to share your thoughts and make the online society positive. We should listen to the children and young people and make the technology positive for them. Let’s discuss the day and how we can use this technology positively.

Uses of the Internet:

In this modern world, most businesses move to the internet because of the active users. Not only business there is everyone on the internet to share their thoughts and make the world better.  

Social media plays a vital role on the internet and we should use the platforms positively. In this World where good people exist, negative people also use the platforms so we must keep our children educated and safe. 

Many organizations and online societies participate in this day and spread awareness. Schools and Colleges spend the day with students and perform activities regarding Internet day. 

Pros and cons of the Internet

Everything in this world has pros and cons, Let’s discuss the good and bad uses of the Internet.

Good Uses of the Internet:

Communication:

Connecting with loved ones: 

One of the good uses of the Internet is that you can make connections to your loved ones. Using social media we can talk and connect with family and friends regularly.

Building communities:

Communities play a vital role in society for people’s rights, and that is one of the best uses of the internet. 

Learning and sharing knowledge:

In today’s, world, Education and skills are in the access of all whether poor or rich. On the Internet, anyone can access and learn his desired skill. One of the famous learning platforms is YouTube.

Education:

Access to information: 

There are billions of informative videos and articles on the internet that anyone can access without paying anything. There is some paid content too but most of the content is free of cost and anyone can join and learn.

Online learning

Online learning is also a benefit of the internet. It allows us to learn online without going outside if there is no suitable environment for us. A few years ago, a viral Virus (Coronavirus) was introduced and killed millions of the people around globe. At that time people start to educate and work online to avoid gathering which causes the Virus.

Distance learning:

If you are away from the desired education institute or wanna learn from international schools online learning is the best option which is possible with internet access. 

Business and commerce:

E-commerce: 

In the modern world, most businesses move to the Internet because of the traffic and active users on the Internet. There are a lot of benefits of online business and saving multiple expenses which we pay in physical store, like rent, electricity bills, staff salary, transport, etc. 

Entrepreneurship:

Entrepreneurship is all about taking risks and creating opportunities on the internet to help people live better. And it is possible with the Internet. 

Remote work:

This is my favorite benefit of the Internet because I am doing work remotely, staying at home, and working with international clients, I am Google certified for Digital marketing and SEO. Contact me if you need any help regarding Digital marketing and SEO. 

Entertainment and leisure:

Streaming services:

In the entertainment category, streaming videos and content allows people to watch reduce their stress, and make their time enjoyable. 

Social media: 

On the Internet and social media, people share their content and videos. Famous video-sharing platforms are YouTube and TikTok, Billions of active users share their content and make the world happy, Not only this they also earn a handsome amount of money. 

Gaming

Online gaming, like PUBG, has millions of active gamers who play games and make their day enjoyable. Gaming can change the minds of your children, their thinking power, and many more but everything is good until you use it limits.

Bad Use of the Internet:

Addiction and excessive use:

Time sink

The Internet can sink your time if you use it wisely, Many people spend most of their time on the Internet by scrolling on social media and just wasting their time. Instead of this, you can utilize your time for good things.

Mental health:

In past years many cases have been reported where people were addicted to the internet and some platforms and theories ruined their mental health. Excessive use of the internet could cause mental disease. So, we should take care of our family and children to fix their time to use the internet and also play physical games for a healthy life. 

Physical health:

Obesity, Eye weakness, and some other diseases are caused by the excessive use of the Internet, Users spend more than half a day on the Internet while sitting on a chair without moving. It’s caused the major problems.

Misinformation and negativity:

Fake news and echo chambers

On the internet, wrong use of AI, a lot of fake news and videos are being reported of famous influencers. This is alarming I think because it can destroy many families and professional life. 

Cyberbullying and harassment:

Harassment is the most common bad use of the internet. Lack of digital literacy many people fall into fraud and harassment, A Few examples are sexual videos and money investing. 

Hate speech and extremism

Every professional has his competitor and people use the internet to ruin their competitor’s image on the internet by using fake news, videos, and other resources.

Privacy and security concerns:

Data breaches and identity theft:

Hackers actively hack many government properties, banks, and online stores and steal their important information. They sell this information to the enemies and get a huge amount. But it is illegal and ethical.

Targeted advertising and surveillance:

Targeted advertising fuels manipulation and bad practices, demanding strong user privacy protection.

Cybercrime

Cybercrimes refer to illegal activities that involve computers, networks, and digital devices.

Unequal access and digital divide:

Limited access

 Not everyone has equal access to the internet, which can cause people to feel bad and they also

Digital literacy: 

A lack of digital literacy skills can make people victims of online scams and misinformation.

Algorithmic bias:

 Algorithms used by online platforms can perpetuate biases and discrimination.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, we learned about the Internet and its good and bad uses. So we should be careful about it. 

First of all, educate yourself and then you have to educate your children, but most important don’t allow them to use it at an early age. Not only children, but young people and old ones also need digital literacy to be safe from scams and harassers.

On internet day, use hashtag #saferinternetday and publish useful content on your blogs, and social media handles to educate the people. Be safe and save your family.

We aim to spread positivity to the world and make people happy. 

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