1. fast and convenient2. informative and resourceful3. fun and exciting4. endless online possibilities and activities: selling or shopping, teaching and learning, banking, chatting, playing games5. interaction with other people via chat, discussing forum, e-mail or online games6. connecting with family members, relative, or friends far away instead of long-distance phone call7. communicating online: more comfortable, be able to express one's true self without the fear of people staring at them or seeing reactions to what they say8. eliminating traditional problems of delayed information and isolationDrawbacks:

　　1. It provides an escape from reality and everyday problems.

　　2. The internet can be addicting: keeping people from physically getting up into the outside world.

　　3. It decreases the amount of time people spend in face-to-face interaction, since they can easily communicate through Instant Messenger.

　　4. Internet crimes