I love the internet, and its got so many different aspects, that almost every person can find a hobby they'd like.  But what is the point of all this?

Its mostly a distraction from real life, right?  Somewhere we can vent.  Somewhere so blurt out your thoughts without worrying what people think.  A place to talk about the things you're too scared of talking about to your friends.

But in the end, does it make you a better or happier person.  Does it help you to grow?  Does it  influence you in a positive way?

We're so addicted to it these days, I don't know if its necessarily good.  I agree that I've changed a lot since being so dependent on the net, but I don't always know if its for the better.

How has blogging or social networking changed your life.  For the better, or for worse?