As a participant in the new "virtual revolution" I see a lot of good in the internet. So much good, in fact, that it was hard to pick a site that I did not find as "good" in some way. However, saying that twitter is a good thing, could be very controversial and probably limits those who would agree with me my generation. I want to show those who are skeptical about the dangers of the internet, those who see more bad than good, that there is less to be afraid of then they might think.
I chose to look at a site that is focused around doing good around the world and not just in one's own home - Volunteer Match. This website is designed to pair those looking to volunteer in their area with an unlimited amount of opportunities to do so. Any one who wants to give back or contribute to the world can go on this website and it also can connect those who are interested in meeting others who have the same interests in volunteering.
Personally, I find volunteering to be one of the most important "good"s in out world. We have a lot of problems in the world but it always gives me hope when people want to join together without getting paid. Especially in such a money driven society! When the internet can make things like this so convenient it is easy to have hope for what the internet can do in the future in the aspects of "good". Even those who hate the idea of the internet and find it as a poison to our youth can agree that sites like these are beneficial.
Obviously I see a lot of sites as good in the aspect of every day life, but showing and finding sites like these validate my love for the internet across the board. I truly am a huge advocate for the use of the internet through out life and it is really hard for me to not get heated when people find so much bad because they want to. I am sick of people being scared of everything new. in 20 years no one is going to care about the internet and everyone will be on to something new - like teleportation (I hope!!).
Other volunteering sites:
http://www.interconnection.org
http://www.onlinevolunteering.org/en/index.html
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