The Internet has offered people a variety of ways to interact with people.
To begin, the Internet has given people an ideal place to exchange opinions with other people. Before the Internet was invented, when a person wanted to advocate his ideas, only a limited number of people in his local area were able to learn about his opinions. If the majority couldnt accept his ideas, he would become isolated from other people. Now with over 50 millions people connected to the Internet, a person doesnt need worry about that he will be isolated because he cant find someone who are in agreement with him. Besides, being able to express one's opinions more easily also creates the opportunities for others to get advice. In the article "The Virtual Community" by Barry M Leiner, the author asserts that the Internet is "a mechanism for information dissemination, and a medium for collaboration and interaction between individuals and their computers without regard for geographic location." "Information dissemination" is one of the most important features of the Internet because the Internet has enables larger amount of information to travel in faster speed so that more information will be available to those who need it. For example, in Urbana, Illinois, the Federal Department of Education has developed a website for parents, teachers, and community workers who have questions concerning children, financial assistance, and educational assistance. The advice might not necessarily be from professionals; however, the advice is more valuable because people who give advice on the Internet are those with real life experiences and who see the problems on a more personal level. By providing individuals information and advice from real people all over the world, people no longer feel isolated when they encounter problems that they cant solve alone. .
In addition, the Internet also provides people who are unable to get an education because of their physical disabilities or location the valuable opportunity of learning.
