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DrFunkenstein

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6. That's a bit like saying that guns are a tool

Reply to markodochartaigh (Reply #3)

Sun Sep 14, 2025, 08:13 PM

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The downside of the internet has so vastly outstripped the meager upside. Sure, it has done some good things, but it is also pretty much literally bringing about the end of mankind in the next 20-25 years, if we are being generous.

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Sen. Chris Coons: The internet "is driving extremism in our country" [View all] BumRushDaShow Sunday OP

I always say the internet has been a blessing and a curse on our world. kimbutgar Sunday #1

Like some (?many) things there are 2 sides. However I love the internet. electric_blue68 Sunday #9

Coupled with corporate news............. Lovie777 Sunday #2

Coupled with algorithms to maximize 'outrage' to capture eyeballs for advertising ClaudetteCC Sunday #4

The internet is a vehicle, markodochartaigh Sunday #3

That's a bit like saying that guns are a tool DrFunkenstein Sunday #6

It did have so much potential though. markodochartaigh Sunday #7

The other species is the ultra-wealthy. rubbersole Sunday #12

I'll put this out there even knowing how it sounds. markodochartaigh Monday #13

The whole system is driven by greed bucolic_frolic Sunday #5

The Internet? 3825-87867 Sunday #8

No shit -- it must change for us to survive Ponietz Sunday #10

The internet is not positive or negative choie Sunday #11

I suspect a lot of it's actually from other countries using it to cause more of it than anything. cstanleytech Monday #14

The internet has caused people to disagree more vehemently. It twists minds that are weak. twodogsbarking Monday #15