The Impact of the Internet

[GT]

Haven't read most of this, but the subject's got me thinking....

Since a major percentage of the traffic going over the Internet is pornography, somewhere around 50% - 60%, it seems that Craig and the rest of his croonies would have embraced it with open arms (or robes).

Edited September 8, 2006 by GreasyTech

[ChasUFarley]

Haven't read most of this, but the subject's got me thinking....

Since a major percentage of the traffic going over the Internet is pornography, somewhere around 50% - 60%, it seems that Craig and the rest of his croonies would have embraced it with open arms (or robes).

You know, I've had the same thought!

[WordWolf]

You went on and made my case even better than I did WW. That is the main reason why time spent on the Internet has matched and for the most part out-paced the time that used to be spent in front of the TV set - the Internet is far more addictive than the "boob tube" ever was. The reason the Internet is highly addictive is because the "user" can selectively tune out whatever unpleasant elements he or she doesn't like and interact with the more pleasant ones.

[Actually, YOU just proved that's possible by completely tuning out my citation of some of the

thousands of POSITIVE uses of the internet. You selectively skipped it since you're dedicated

to painting it as an unredeemable evil that's sucking society down.

That it's superior to television is due to the abilities to gather information,

and to interact as opposed to sitting and just accepting the tv show contents.]

The reality of life is: Genuine relationships contain conflict.

[if that's the defining element WTH is determined to make of it,

then my online relationships are MORE genuine than my offline ones!]

The sad truth is the addicted Internet user ends up paying a very high price for this distorted reality of life and living much like the addicted drug user does.

[Ah, the dangers of another new technology.

The printing press can be used to spread lies or print pornography.

The telephone can waste the day, and be used for adult chat-lines and "phone sex."

The automobile can more efficiently carry a man to brothels and houses of ill repute,

increasing his access to them.

The radio spreads evil rock and roll music with its pelvic gyrations, like Elvis.

The television lowers standards with its poor bill of fare.

And the computer is worse than all of those.

So, the Amish are the last REAL people left.

WTH, since he's been corrupting himself posting here and being online,

is no doubt preparing to join them and go offline,

demonstrating the courage of his convictions.]

[PimpjuiceClergy]

bitter... the Way will always live! cuz, for where there is pimpin and spiritual whores to make dat $$$$$$$$$$ then slimey groups like this will be slingin&bringin the meat ( ooohh yeah thats code for you non street leave it to beaver world peeps)

I am PimpJuice and yes pimpin WAS EASY AT the WAY

[lindyhopper]

I am PimpJuice and yes pimpin WAS EASY AT the WAY

So are you saying that now that you are out, that it is "hard out here for a pimp"?

Just so you know, I am ready and willing to drink the koolaid from the diamond studded gold goblet of the The First Church of the PimpJuice Clergy.