Moreover, online communication, for example emails and text messages are in fact no different from letters and notes from the olden days. ... However, since the technological advancement of online modes of communication, from simply emails to MSN to Facebook to Twitter to Tumblr and so on, people, especially among peers or family, have availed oneself of the opportunity to send a message in the fastest way, they start to use abbreviations like "OMG" (oh my god) or "BRB" (be right back) or "ROTFL"(rolling on the floor laughing) all these kinds of so-called "in...

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However, over an email it's a piece of cake. ... Adults and teenagers are both at risk of getting computer viruses, unwanted email, and unwanted messages. ... By giving out their real name, phone number, address, opening emails with attachments. ...

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I should know that because I'm online every single day, and the internet for me is not a tool, but a privilege because I use this privilege to look at my emails, to talk to distant relatives, to play my online games, to stay informed of everything going on around the world. ... People are more connected because is a faster communication with the world, before we used to receive "letters" in the mailbox and that would take some days or if was going far away even months, but now we all receive "emails" in minutes or even in seconds. ...

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Email addresses, screen names, ICQ numbers, message boards, you know what I"m talking about. Who would want to send a letter by snail mail, which costs postage money and at least a day's delay, when you can send an email instantly for free? ...

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The internet allows instant communication in a number of ways, such as email and instant messaging. ... If a loved one needs to be contacted quickly, a phone isn't necessary; they can be contacted by email or instant messaging. ...

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Cell phones are designed to provide a variety of purposes. They can serve as a replacement or substitute for everyday processes, but still stand as a complement to others. Cell phones have become a substitute for many items such as household phones, calling plans, time keepers, alarms, schedulers, ...

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What is virtual? The concept of what is virtual has changed since the inception of computers and other communication devices. Today you can communicate with almost anyone, anywhere without even leaving your house. Today it is almost impossible to go anywhere without seeing "virtual technology". ...

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Although privacy is considered a right under the law of the United States, it is a different case when it comes to raising children. In this case, privacy is a privilege that should be earned when children behave correctly. Parents should allow their teens to have freedom to a certain limit where th...

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