The Internet caters to wealthy users. Statistics show that close to 30 million Americans have access, most using Ameirca Online for their default browser. People have access to computers at libraries, schools, and work, but lack the luxury of being able to learn the medium's possibilities as a tool for the home. As the price of equipment drops, Internet usage will increase. Since the Internet is a world-wide medium, the possibility of communicating at a global level exists.
Some people worry about cultural imperialism, the ability to influence another culture.
Others are in favor of using the Internet as a way to bring people together . With the help of translators, like Alta Vista's, people can communicate in any language. Since government, business, and other committees influence how the Inernet is run, there tends to be an imbalance of power. Copyright infringement is practically unenforceable. Any user can download photos from the Internet.