Stoll mentions how computers and networks separate people from the pleasures of daily life. He adds people are spending more and more time on the computer rather than going out and enjoying life. Stoll mentions that people require one hour of real conversation and interaction for every hour online. Also, Stoll comments on E-mail and the continuing problem it has along with comparing it to the postal system. Each e-mail system is different by having different commands or methods of sending or receiving mail, which can be very confusing.
Postal service is the traditionally way of receiving mail.
E-mail lacks the feeling of warmth and emotion of receiving a hand written mail from a friend. The Internet has brought wonders for people. Bush's dream of a memex is getting closer of becoming true. More and more people are using the Internet for various reasons. It is faster and convient for people to use it.