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To Connect or Disconnect? That is the Question. Judging from my personal case, I think I become more connected with people by using Facebook although I do have to admit that online communities somehow disconnect people in a way in which we become addicted to them and more dependent on online communication. Going on Facebook has become a routine of my everyday life and sometimes I prefer having a conversation with people online rather than talking to them on the phone. Facebook has removed the barriers of time and space because I could see the updates of my far-flung friends’ anytime I want and talk to them whenever they are online without having to worry about the phone bills or time limit. I also feel that I am more connected with online communities because it is easier and faster to gain a lot of information online. I often share my favourite Youtube videos or interesting notes on Facebook and so do my other friends. This is a good way of exchanging information and knowing something that I would not normally check out. 

In my opinion, the key to preventing us from not being disconnected with the real world is balance. Often we risk our real-world relationships for our online connections if we do not set any boundaries. It is important knowing the disadvantages of online communication and consequences of losing face-to-face interaction. Technology can bring us together or isolate us from the real world. All we need to do is establish a more equitable balance between the online community and real life.