A New World on the Internet

The Internet has greatly enhanced my communication experience as I have traveled down the Information Superhighway—e-mail has been a very rewarding experience. E-mail gives us a way of anonymous communication, allowing those who take part to express themselves in a more personal way, even more personal than through written correspondence. In my experience, the idea of not knowing who is behind the screen in most situations offers a type of freedom of expression. Discussion lists and chat rooms allow our id to slowly drop its shields and armor. It allows us a forum to express our opinions on a variety of topics that we may not raise our hands to speak about in a more public setting. Is it because we are hiding behind this screen, unashamed of our views, letting our superego take a vacation?