Communication via the internet has developed greatly over the past years. The introduction of Email, Bulletin Boards, Chat Rooms, MUDS & MOOS and websites mean communicating with people has never been easier.
Email
The creation of Email has impacted our culture dramatically, and also effects my life on a day to day basis. It is one of the fastest methods of sending a message and can be transported to any internet connection around the world. It has many Pros; it enables fast communication with facilities of storing large amounts of messages and also the ability to send large amounts of data in one message.
This is very helpful in the business industry as meetings and business deals can be confirmed across the world at a click of a button. It has also enabled business partners from different countries to overcome the problem of time zone differences. For example, a person in America can confirm a business arrangement with an associate in England near-instantaneously even with an 8 hour time difference. The major Con in business however is the security issue as many business deals via email contain important financial information and email hackers could gain entry to this and commit fraud.
This security issue can be seen not just in the business world, but also in our day to day lives. The message you send has to initially go through a computer before it can reach its destination, therefore making it easy for people to intercept and read your message. Also, many Internet Service Providers store copies of your email messages on their mail servers before they are delivered. The backups of these can remain up to several months on their server, even if you delete them in your mailbox. This can lead to the chance of other people reading your emails and it not being as private as you first thought. Has anyone ever experienced problems with their email security?
There are obviously a lot of positives to email or it wouldn't be one of the most popular methods of communication. I personally use it everyday as i have many friends who live in other countries and therefore this is the most effective way of talking to them or sending pictures, etc. The use of having email lists also enables me to send group emails with the same message or same file in an easy and fast way. Even with the security risk concerning email i still think it is one of the best inventions of its time!! What does anyone else think?
I would love to hear feedback on this topic if anyone has any views concerning it!
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2 comments:
i agree lauren, email is wonderful lol!
it's true though like waht dave was saying in the lecture the other day, like how even with the time differences, u'll know when that eprson is awake they'll reply or whatever. 1 of my best friends moved to south africa a few years ago and the main way to contact her was via email kuz obviously she didnt have a phone set up straight away and then when she did it was well expensive!!!
i havent had any security risks though email myself to be honest, but i so get a lot of spam and rubbish, but thats just kuz im an idiot and when i sign up 4 stuff i 4get 2 untick the box at the end.
yeah, thank goodness 4 the draft/outbox feature, i always delete stuff!!
Lauren,
This is a useful start to the course. I like the fact that you have used sub-headings within your work. Though it would also have been beneficial to use smaller postings to make it easier for people to read and comment on. You have a neat and accurate writing style which is pleasing to read. your post is also logically argued and well-considered. I like the fact that you end by inviting comments from fellow study-group members, this is helpful. Good!
All the best
Emma
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