Connectivity, communication, and sharing

In the past, it would take days and sometimes even months to receive a letter from someone else. Today, with the Internet, you can send an e-mail to anyone in the world and often have it delivered in less than a minute. Other forms of communication, such as chat and VOIP, also allow you to have instant communication with anyone in the world.

Online forums are also places where people who share common interests can connect and talk about what they enjoy, or ask questions of other experts in the field.