Talk a Lot Internet Agree or Disagree? Do you agree or disagree with these statements? Say why Find out what your partner thinks, and mark the boxes with for agree and x for disagree: Me: My Partner: I spend my whole life online … … The internet is the most important invention since the telephone … … … … … … … … I’ve never tried shopping on the internet … … Illegal downloading is killing music … … … … … … … … … … … … 13 There is too much advertising on the internet … … 14 It isn’t safe to bank online … … 15 The government should something about offensive websites … … 16 I would prefer to receive a letter or card than an email … … Children and young people under the age of eighteen should be banned from using the internet for their own safety “The internet is just a world passing around notes in a classroom.” – Jon Stewart Getting internet access is like attaching a raw sewage pipe to your home “The internet isn’t free It just has an economy that makes no sense to capitalism.” – Brad Shapcott I feel more confident posting my opinions online than I talking about them in the real world 10 I’m happy to share personal information about my life and my family with strangers on the internet 11 I’m worried that somebody will steal my identity 12 “The internet is the world’s largest library It’s just that all the books are on the floor.” – John Allen Paulos