I think there is a lot of good being done on the internet, despite all the criticism it can get at times. Five sites that I think have really done some good are:
freerice.com
volunteermatch.org
charitywater.org
wish.org
habitat.org
The internet makes it so easy to connect with projects that you may not have gotten connected too in the past. Now with a click of a button you can help someone else out who is in need. I also think freerice is a neat idea, because people are so often bored online, and instead of just stalking facebook, you can be feeding people in other countries. Other was I think the internet has had a positive effect on the world, is through easily accessible information. For example, webmd.com provides all kinds of medical information and how to treat things. Another easily accessible thing now is phone numbers, I know that when a strange number calls me I just type it into google and find out who it is or where it was from. This information was a lot harder to find 15 years ago. It really is amazing how our society has changed just from this overload of information. I definitely do not think it is for the worse though, I think there is just as much useful information on the internet than there is garbage. So many charity organizations function online now and are helping out more people as a result. People are also able to find people easier now, whether it be relationships or long lost friends, the internet helps us stay in touch and connect. Dating websites are becoming huge now, which is something that would have been considered crazy in the 90s. There definitely is a lot of good being done on the internet today.
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