How American use web for community news

Americans are increasingly using Internet tools to keep informed about what is happening in their communities, according to a new report from the Pew Internet and American Life Project.

(Source : Wallattraction.com)

Staying at home to communicate with outside but no need to go out, it seems to be a common phenomenon in the US now.  It is not surprised for that since the launch of Internet in 80s, people is getting used to do everything at home. For example, we stay in the small downtown, neighbors are around us very closely, in the past (before Internet years), we would hold a meeting regularly to discuss things about the community together. But now, we just need to update or discuss to each other via Twitter, Facebook or official forum.

(Source : Socyberty.com)

Some people is saying that Internet brought us far apart but in my opinion, I would say that Internet is the tool to help people more convenience, this is the original purpose of its invention.  Every thing has it both bad and good side, it depends on how the way you use it.


References:
Cyber Journalist, ‘How American use web for community news’. Retrieved 14 August 2011, from
http://www.cyberjournalist.net/how-americans-use-web-for-community-news/


The Pew Internet and American Life project. Retrieved 14 August, from
http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2010/Neighbors-Online.aspx