I agree, the good parts of the Internet are more apparent if you know where to look. The darkest corners, however, are highlighted more by the news, perpetuating a cycle of negativity and pessimism.
>The darkest corners, however, are highlighted more by the news, perpetuating a cycle of negativity and pessimism.
I've basically stopped watching the evening news as a result of this. A guy stealing a wheelchair 2,000 miles away makes the local news, but 100 people helping someone out doesn't merit a mention anywhere.
I agree, the good parts of the Internet are more apparent if you know where to look. The darkest corners, however, are highlighted more by the news, perpetuating a cycle of negativity and pessimism.