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DISADVANTAGES OF THE INTERNET
Communication via the Web
Although there are many advantages, researchers argue some disadvantages  of an internet based society. Most of these drawbacks are a result  of decreased face-to-face communication and the ability to escape identity. Negative effects on family communication
Although there are conflicting research findings on this topic, an  article published by Science Daily reported that time spent on the Internet was associated with later  declines in within house family communication and a decrease in the  number of friends and acquaintances with which they kept ties. Lack of conflict resolution
The same article suggests that communication on the web is taking  away necessary human conflict. For example, if an Internet conversation  starts getting heated or if someone gets angry, it is too easy to just  sign off and not deal with the issue. Resolving conflict is a part  of life that shouldn’t be avoided and is usually psychologically  helpful. Lonliness
Another proposed disadvantage is that a couple of studies have found  strong correlations between frequency of Internet use and loneliness. People that use the Internet often are more likely to become lonely  and depressed than those that don’t. One proposal as to why  this is the case is because of a potential reduced social support  system as a result of the Internet. Internet addiction
There is some controversy over whether it is possible to actually  be addicted to the Internet or not.