Many concerned users of the World Wide Web have expressed their opinions on the Internet’s current state. Is it really an information superhighway or just an overpopulated online disaster filled with terrorism, crooks, scams, liars and perverts?

If looked at carefully, people can see that the Internet really mirrors the elements of society. In society, there is violence, disgust, danger, scams, fraud and terrorism. While this is also present on the Internet, it shouldn’t be the focus point on accusations leading to a theoretical online downfall. Although a majority of Internet content found online can raise a few eyebrows as to whether this is safe for children to be viewing, it should not be the main focal point of receiving criticism.

To say the Internet is a success or failure would be a subjective statement. There is a bright side to the Internet as the way we communicate with each other has majorly evolved. Many online businesses are bringing in more profit online successfully throughout any location worldwide, online shopping convenience is a thrill for many, the amount of insightful information on practically any topic that can be conjured up is a constant pleasure for students, and those who simply want to learn more about the world they live in.

But of course, with brightness comes the darkness as well. People can abuse the privileges of cyberspace. And as the demand for more websites grow more and more, the Internet’s competitive nature becomes ominous for struggling online merchants who are at the brink of failure. For them, it can truly be a battle for survival of the fittest. Pornography is wildly rampant, and sometimes even out of control. Companies are making an inordinate amount of profit based on online videos involving ‘hokey’ amateur productions that can be filmed literally anywhere with some one’s camcorder.

Again, it goes back to the mirror of society. Looking at the Internet is to look at life, how it currently exists and how we as human beings interact within it. So is the Internet a success or failure? It all really depends on how you tend to look on life and reflect back to what you do when you’re online. Does the Internet enlighten or disgust you? Answer that question, and you will have the answer to whether the Internet is ingenious or a pure disaster.