The internet is an important piece of technology, which offers many benefits today. For instance, this tool provides individuals with a vast range of educational information, and furthermore, it is an asset in the way of communication, connecting people from all around the world on a daily basis. However, in conjunction with the advantages comes the possibility for technology to be misused (Liebert, 2012). This essay will argue that one concern for users of the internet is cyberbullying because more people are using this tool as their main method of social interaction. Firstly, the essay will explain what the internet is, when it came about and what it is used for. Secondly, it will explain what cyberbullying means, as well as what and who …show more content…
This piece of technology connects computers worldwide, and furthermore, it provides a variety of information and communication amenities, all which use the same communication protocols (internet, n.d.). The internet is used by all sectors of society, and of course, it has many uses, and equally important, proposes various benefits. For example, this tool offers fast communication through email or other social networking sites such as Facebook. The internet is also used to find new educational information to further individuals’ knowledge, and in addition, online media are provided. This can be used as another learning tool, otherwise, entertainment. According to research, since 2014 the use of this multipurpose tool has grown excessively. “The number of fibre connections in use increased to 105,000, which is five percent of all broadband connections” (MacPherson, 2015), and moreover, the figure of mobile phones which were connected to the internet in 2015 was 3.9 million, that is 86 active connections for every 100 New Zealanders (MacPherson, 2015). As a result of the increase in the use of the internet, it has become evident that there is a growing problem of