Lifestyle change due to Internet?
By bystander
@bystander (2292)
Philippines
March 18, 2010 1:33am CST
The tremendous influence of the Internet on the lives of people is undeniable. From the way we source information to the way we shop, the Internet is always there. Even in the manner of making communications, the Internet is indispensable. When we go on a exercise regimen, we almost always download it from the Internet. And so is a weight-losing diet, also sourced from the Internet. Do you think our lifestyle have been largely influenced by the Internet?
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@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
19 Mar 10
well, my dear friend, that's the beauty of the internet. it is very user friendly. whether you are one that takes your own sweet time in doing things or one that is a typical on-the-go, the internet can cope with you. thanks for the response, saphrina.
@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
you really are one happy friend, saphrina. you can see your islands at http://pinoygnews.multiply.com/ happy island-hopping...
@Biomechanoid (2923)
• Estonia
19 Mar 10
I think that Internet has had a huge effect on peoples life. I mean, we have much more time now that we can do our banking and shopping via Internet. There is so much information available, we don't have to go to the library in case we want to find out more about one or another topic. I think that Internet has saved us lots of time, but also given a whole new ways to waste it. There are many different sites that offer many different ways to spend your free time. There are even some, that offer you a chance to earn some extra money. MyLot is the site that unites these two things - you can entertain yourself there and also earn some money for it!
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@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
that's absolutely correct, biomechanoid. internet is nearly in all aspects of our life, making it easy and more convenient to do the things we usually do -- the hard way -- in the past. thanks for the response.
@whyaskq (7523)
• Singapore
19 Mar 10
At one stage, yes, my lifestyle was changed due to internet. With internet, I get more lazy and tend to rely quite heavily on internet. I would be hooked onto the computer until I ignore everybody and anything and my eyes were glued to the computer screen. Lucky I break the momentum and at least, enjoy a more balanced life.
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@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
that's very good. you really are practical and applied what is necessary to counter the downside of internet. thanks for the response, whyaskq.
@derek_a (10873)
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19 Mar 10
Oh yes, I couldn't agree more. The Internet has had a huge effect on many people's lives all over the world. Before it arrived I didn't miss it, but if it was to suddenly disappear, life would take on another different meaning. It's strange really, because everything would just go back to what it was, but it would take some adjusting to. _Derek
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@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
indeed, huge is even an understatement, considering the actual influence of the internet on humankind... thanks for the response, derek.
@LadyDD (515)
• Romania
19 Mar 10
Absolutely! Internet has changed our lives a lot. Beginning with education and learning, then job searching and bidding, communication with others is more rapid, finding all information you want (trustful sources only!) and so on. I could not live without internet. It is like food and water to me. I cannot imagine it is possible a life without internet any more.
@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
you really are one internet-dependent humankind, ladydd. well, that's not wrong, but anything that is in excess is not good... thanks for the response.
@shena_9876 (44)
• Philippines
19 Mar 10
yes.. Nowadays, people get use to internet that's why people are getting weaker. Having sedentary lifestyle like sitting in front of your computer in a day doing things like surfing is one of the causes why people are prone to disease. They forget to do exercise, doing outdoor activities or simple works that could stretch their muscles. And sadly, sometimes,people choose to face their computers rather than to bond with their family.
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@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
well, that's one of the downsides. it promotes sedentary workstyle. but we can always rub on some easy exercises while sitting in front of the computer -- breathing exercises, raising the legs every now and then, even picking up the dumbbells while waiting for an application to open up... thanks for the response, shena...
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
19 Mar 10
i also agree with you, internet had influenced a great lifestyle change in most of us. i for one had changed a lot, sleeping pattern, workplace attitude because even the work and tasks are mostly internet related and communication with other office stations are now through emails or instant messages. i also know one person who loves to drink a lot. but when they got internet at home, he stays at home more time with his family while he is in front of the computer.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
22 Mar 10
smoker? if only in an air conditioned room, people could lessen smoking especially if it is an office. but if the smoker is in their own house, like for me for example, can still smoke while on the internet, in front of their computers.
@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
that's very good, the last one, the guy who went on to drop drinking for internet. i hope, all other drinkers in the world would do that... thanks neildc... also, smokers... is that possible?
@cbeee3 (2061)
• India
18 Mar 10
This is an interesting topic. I would have to say, yes, I agree with you on this. As you correctly pointed out, the internet comes into play in a large number of things today- be it shopping, entertainment, communication or information. I am on a vacation right now and since I am not doing anything fun today, I am chilling out on myLot. So there! The internet once again.
One thing though. I do think that like everything else in life, the internet too has its flip side. I know a number of people who get glued to it and don't socialize as much as they used to.
Hope you have a great day.
@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
18 Mar 10
thanks for the response, cbeee. i would say that aside from interesting, the topic hits right into what is going on right now in every corner of the world. many people depend so much on the internet -- from making money, whatever there is to make, to putting all their eggs in that online basket. it's really amazing how the internet has made our life very differently from 20 or 30 years ago.
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@yolanda19191 (1934)
• China
19 Mar 10
that'r really true, at least we can say most of people's lives are influenced by the internet. to me, definitely, it's true. most of my time now are used at home or in the office, with the internet all the time.
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@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
we can probably call this generation the IG or NetGen... thanks for the response yolanda...
@allknowing (137552)
• India
18 Mar 10
Earlier I used to try hard to keep alive contacts with people in my life but nowadays if there is indifference shown by them I do not make efforts to get them back in my life as I have enough friends in the virtual world to fill the gap, thanks to Internet.
@allknowing (137552)
• India
19 Mar 10
One needs to put in a lot of effort with real people I notice.
@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
19 Mar 10
thanks, allknowing and bentennyson for sharing your thoughts on how the internet made a difference in our lives.
@monkeylong (3139)
• Guangzhou, China
19 Mar 10
As far as I am concerned, I think th eInternet does change us life style a lot. Compared with the life in the old days, our life changes a lot. We willl play the game son our computer and will do a lot of things with the help of computer. We can not leave away the computer now. Have a nice day.
@cloud31 (5809)
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12 Sep 17
Yes, it influenced life changes, people almost cannot live without the internet even those gadgets change rapidly to get the most recent updates the internet bring. It can cause negative and a positive effect to our everyday life. Negative is when we don't use it wisely and positiive if can use them properly like we can use to our productivity.
Thanks for a new discussion BYSTANDER.. NICE TO HEAR FROM YOU.
@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
12 Sep 17
the pleasure is mine, cloud 31... imagine, without internet, we wouldn't get connected in the many platforms where we've crossed online...
@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
that is an imbalance in your lifestyle, basqui. find time from the exercise. thanks for the response.
@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
but of course, nangisha. and probably more... thanks for the response.
@grayxenon (1313)
• Philippines
26 Nov 18
we are enslaved by the internet, not just influenced but all sorts.
@AmbiePam (93739)
• United States
19 Mar 10
A little, yes. I like it when I am able to make a purchase online. It saves me time and trouble. I have used the internet to get low fat recipes, so I guess in that way it has affected me too. I know what is healthy and not healthy, and I know what foods will give me energy. But I wouldn't rely on the internet for exercise plans. When it comes to exercise I need no help. I just need to do it!
@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
i am happy to learn how the internet has proved useful to you, my friend. thanks for the response and do the exercise...
@kevinll (967)
• China
19 Mar 10
Now we often use internet to deal with something. It is convenient. We can use skype, icq to talk with people from world. If you don't want to go shopping you can find it on internet. Our life can be changed by internet.
@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
deal is it, the functional world in applications and answers we get from the internet. instead of us dealing with the problem, the internet helps and literally deals with it... thanks for the response, kevinll...
@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
that's true, from what we want to know to what will make us happy... thanks for the response, shynepapin.
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
18 Mar 10
Well, yes..the first thing i get up early morning is opening my mails. My mom feels so bad, that i am addicted to internet. I stopped going out with my friends for movie as i download everything on net. So lazy, shopping, payment of bills, playing, working all in internet. So walking, chilling out i feel i missed some funs before i started using internet!
@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
in that case, there is always a price to pay for everything. thanks for the response, besthope.
@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
that's a sweeping generalization, but true. thanks for the response.