y. With its invention, the whole world has been changed and our life has been changed too. We can read books without going to libraries; we can do shopping without going to department stores; we can travel wherever we want to without leaving our home; we can talk to people known or unknown. Because of the , the world is more exciting, and our life is more colorful. However, when we enjoy the advantages the has brought us, we should not ignore the disadvantages. The also has many negative effects on our life. Cybersex, on--line gambling and chatting have e a drug for many lonely people. They have e addicted. The longer they stay on line, the more difficult it is for them to cope with the real world. Gradually, they show a lack of interest in work and study, and try to escape from reality.