This style of communication is fast, but it is very impersonal, especially considering the fact that phones aren't only for talking anymore; many people prefer to send a quick text. ... With today's telephones having texting capabilities there is no need to even listen to the other person; only to read the typed note. ... Receiving an electronic note or letter that has been typed rather than handwritten is impersonal. When someone handwrites a letter or note it feels as if they've put more of themselves in the process, making it feel warmer and more personal. ... If a loved one...

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The message was made and sent fairly quickly, without a great deal of forethought. ... I made firm of my stance on the subject, and gave it a quick look to make certain that spelling mistakes didn't corrupt what I was saying. ... Now utilising Buhler's model, I can further clarify my use of language in the topic as discussed in the notes on Buhler's model. ... Most people seem to approach semi-formal posts such as mine with an almost essay-like style, often making an introduction, then a body of their thoughts and beliefs, and then a quick summation. ... The shorter responses...

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The statistic in this report (Wang Qiong & Zhao Guodong 2002) reveals that colleges and universities in China have moved quickly in recent years to tap the resources and opportunities of the Internet. ... In contrast, community colleges in China view the campus network infrastructure as the leading institutional Information Technology priority (Wang Qiong & Zhao Guodong, 2002) Clearly, according to this survey, China has invested heavily in Information Technology infrastructure and moved quickly to leverage the Internet and bring the Web and Internet to students and faculty in the national ...

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Introduction Disinhibition is the lack of an inner psychological restraint on an individual allowing or causing one to participate in activities that one may not normally take part in. This effect can be caused by a number of factors including the introduction of a substance such as alcohol or drugs into the body and the presence of an environment conductive to a loss of inhibition. The internet is a prime cause for disinhibition for users for a variety of reasons. Because of the fundamental nature of the internet an individual has the capability control their virtual presence in the intern...

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This need alone lead to the development of computers "talking " thus creating a interconnected set of computers through which everyone could quickly and easily access data and programs from any site across the country, "1964, some researchers had begun using their enormous mainframe computers to occasionally trade information by an early, informal form of e-mail but the purpose wasn't to formulate a research network; they were just trying to get their work done efficiently." ... Of note in 1969 are the ARPA and its "network " to go on line. ...

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