Virtual Communication: The Norm of the Future

Virtual communication has become an important part of our lives in the modern era. It is fun, it is time-efficient, and it is an easy method of communication. In recent years, virtual communities have been created such as myspace, facebook, and twitter. However, we must not fail to realize the dangers that tag along with these websites that allow us to share our lives with others. For one, it makes us more vulnerable in terms of becoming employed or leading "legal" lives. Myspace and facebook have become sources of information for many employers and law enforcers, and in many serious cases, people were fired or persecuted for the materials that they have posted on their site. Although critics may argue that it is unjust, we must realize that it happens nonetheless. Although these virtual communities allow us to connect with others and meet new people, it also merges our private life with our public or business life. Communication through the internet has brought many benefits for us but we must also take precaution in approaching the virtual communities.