Is anonymous human contact the greatest attribute of the internet?

Question

If not, what?

Answer 1

ABSOLUTLY NOT. though it is a great attribute.

Probably the greatest attribute of the internet is simply it's availibility in all aspects. Not that you and I can have it in a cafe. That it allows things like anonymous and person contanct to be allowed. It helps drive business even giving many jobs. It allos access to information virtually everywhere. ETC Etc. The point is, the internet gives us virtually (for good or bad intentions) the most limilitless potential of availibility,

That everything even the ridiculous and absurd can be found at the touch of a keyboard.

Answer 2

I think the availability of copious amounts of information on almost anything is the single greatest attribute of the internet. I know what you mean by that though. The internet allows people to interact and converse without prejudice(for the most part) as all each party receives is text. Though, there are some who insist on posting unintelligent and hateful responses to things.

Cheers.

Answer 3

I enjoy this site, sharing questions and answers, it's an insight of how people think and respond.  

Human contact is more complicated, too many people put up fronts and won't be honest. I appreciate and respect honesty and it seems rare at least where I live. Just because a couple moves in next door doesn't mean you have much in common. The people I work with stay professional and it's for the best.

Family time is good but many subjects are brief and family current events.

The Internet is broader, depending on what's said that inspires me to join in.  Many of the posts are silly but not to the person asking.

Answer 4

h**l YEA it is, bcauz half of the things i say on yahoo answers is junk most of the time out of mockery n other times i'm genuine. But if i knew who the people were or if they knew who i was, my answers would be superficial being afraid to hurt their feelings, or not askin certiain things bcauz i think i might sound stupid :)    

On this i say whatever to whomever weither or not they like it :) or weither or not i sound stupid, i dnt care, u dnt kno me!!!!

Answer 5

I think the accessibility of information is a great attribute of the internet. It has completely transformed the way people (students in particular) conduct research.

But I agree with you that anonymous human contact is the GREATEST attribute of the internet. It has become possible for even the most guarded and reclusive of us to seek information and opinions from a wide range of people from all over the world. But what's even more striking is the fact that these 'anonymous' encounters can deepen into something more meaningful and friendships can be formed online between people who would never otherwise have had the opportunity to meet.

I also love the fact that the internet has made keeping in touch with friends and family from all over the world so much easier and more affordable.

Answer 6

I would say human contact in general is the greatest attribute of the internet, though anonymous human contact certainly contributes to such.  

Heck, I don't know you right now, so its pretty much anonymous, and we both get to spend a decent chunk of our friday night doing something we enjoy -- case and point.

Answer 7

There is more information on the net than there will ever be people; and that is just as it was designed to be.