I have to take chances every day in the terrifying mass of people. I suppose if I were one of those people who's afraid of making of making an ass out of myself, the Internet would be fundamental to my social life. But, I'm not one of those people. I've looked like an idiot on many occasions, and I feel that most of those cases were an opportunity to learn something about society. Now, don't get me wrong, there are definitely some good things about this ugly technology, but not many.
People can talk to doctors on-line and get some sound medical advice.
They can also go into some random chat room and get a quacks quack's opinion on how to cure rashes with fish scales. Internet relationships blossom in the imaginary fields of cyber-space. People can always look their best when no one can actually see them. Actually, I'm wearing a black negligee and a smile as I write this. I bet you actually believed me.