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I'm probably more biased them most, Yes I see teh bad side of teh internet but as other have said most things can be used for good and bad. What I do see is the opportunity to make lots of new friends in places I would probably never see. Through biking sites and groups I have a wide circle of friends who meet up, chat and discuss stuff etc. Likewise with Accyweb and other forums, my circle of firends and aquaintences has increased dramatically. Yet it also has other benefits for me. It provides me with an income and supports me in earning that income through the sharing of skills, knowledge and support. It saves me money and allows me to get hold of products that quite simply aren't available off the shelf in this area.

It has been shown that despite fears over CD copying and music sharing sales of CDs went up. As has sales of books. The internet often provides a taster which stimulates a desire and people take it from there. I myself have bought albums after hearing artists on music I had downloaded.

So, for me its a good thing.