On the one hand, the social Internet has become perhaps the most revolutionary communications tool in human history. On the other, it has also been called "a shallow and unreliable electronic repository of dirty pictures, inaccurate rumors, bad spelling and worse grammar, inhabited largely by people with no demonstrable social skills." But, for better or worse, most of us would agree the Internet, as a place to share knowledge, engage in dialogue and socialize, is here to stay.
Originally published February 25, 2013Sign up for our free newsletter.