With recent events regarding internet trolling and cyber-bullying, let's not forget about the great things that the Internet brings to us. It's a platform where everyone internationally can gather and share culture and experience. Throughout the years, the internet has become the birthplace of innovation and the home of many great causes like kickstarter or gofundme, programs designed for the public to unite and help people in need. It is also a valuable resource that students, teachers, and practically everyone can use for free education and knowledge. That doesn't take away from the issue of trolling, but it seems to overshadow and erase all the good things that we have gotten from the internet. The other day, I was reading about how a woman ran out of gas and was stranded in the middle of a highway. A homeless man told her to keep her doors locked and used his last $20 to walk to the nearest station and came back with a canteen of gasoline. Later that night, that woman came back with her boyfriend to return the cash, provide him with shelter for the night, and started a fundraiser online to support him. That program went on to raise over $300,000 for that homeless man's good deed, and he currently has a place to eat, sleep, and is in the process of finding a job. These kind of events are just one among many, and it shows the amazing support that a united online community can provide. What benefits do you appreciate the most from the internet?
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