Uses and abuses of internet

In the fast growing world of communication, internet is comparatively a new entrant, but it has brought about a great revolution in the field of communication. It is very spam of time; it has links together the whole world. In simple terms, internet means the connection of a large number of computers with one another. Now, through internet, almost all the computers of the world are interconnected with one another. Seen in this context, internet has transformed the world into a global village in real terms.

Internet is replete with countless advantages. It has possible man’s access to countless websites, informative programs, scientific discoveries, and global, political, social, economic and cultural developments, world events, world’s events and happenings, great libraries, treasures of knowledge, vast information, entertainment and much more. Then, internet is proving a low-cost of source of chatting, communication and exchange of ideas and information. Through internet, a student can consult great libraries and scholars, a doctor can learn advancement in medicines and surgery, an adventure can explorer the remote corner of the world, a job-seeker can observe job-advertisements and an ambitious person can find his life-partner also.

Unfortunately, the wrong and corrupt use of internet has also made it a great curse and nuisance. Many people use internet for vulgar chatting, nude films in addition to immoral programmes. In Pakistan, there is a mushroom growth of Nat-cafes as well as computer-centres where in specially designed private cabins along with young boys along with girls, elderly people and small children too are seen busy in doing crude chatting and watching immoral programmes. This thing not only destroys their moral character but also wastes most of their precious time.  Moreover, it’s playing havoc with all our religious, social, moral and cultural values.  Then, internet is used to spread disinformation, rumours, sensational news, poisonous propaganda and computer virus. All this causes large scale harm. As internet has confined the people to four-walls, healthful activities like sports, games, social gatherings, cultural activities, sharing of feelings, etc, are vanishing away rapidly.

In the crying need of the hour to put internet to right and wise use, No doubt internet is dispensable these days but its wrong use is a total nuisance. Its wrongs use must be discouraged. The government should impose a code of ethics on Net-cafes and computer centres. Parents should keep a strict watch on their children in this respect. Strict action must be taken against the web-sites that speed disinformation, immorality, vulgarity and computer virus. Internet should only be used as a source of vast information, fast communication and positive entertainment. Its wise and proper use can make it a real blessing for one and all.