re: Was life better before the internet?

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Was life better before the internet?Mainly looking for older folks' opinions.

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Yes. By a very wide margin. Of course, you already know that all the responses to me saying this will basically portray me as a "get of my lawn" old guy. So it is what it is.

The honestly biggest different to me isn't the thing you see most people complain about.

To me, the biggest difference is the dramatic...…….and I mean DRAMATIC decrease in actual interpersonal activity. We may "communicate" more via electronic media. But, in terms of social activity in person and truly being with people, the difference is incredibly stark.

With some very significant side effects.