The 10 most unexpected consequences of being online

What are the 10 most unexpected consequences of being online?  There are quite a few, but here is my list:

1.     Clicking your way through cyber space and actually enjoying it.

2.     Broadening your knowledge.

3.     Creating new dreams and ideals.

4.     Seeing so many places from the comfort of your own room.

5.     Becoming friends with people you NEVER thought you will speak to.

6.     Realizing just how many people you met during your life-time.

7.     Having conversations with interesting people via Social Networking.  (Facebook, Twitter, Blogging, etc.)

8.     Building valuable contacts.

9.     Organizing your social life.

10.  Being able to get your opinions across.

What an amazing tool “being online” became.  So many people use it for so many different reasons.  I feel that using this valuable tool responsibly is the key to a great online experience.