There are pros and cons to Internet cafes, Any business is good for the

economy, creating jobs and paying taxes, but it has to meet 100 percent
toward of the requirements of local, state and federal laws. If they do
anything less, close them down.
Many people who like to gamble patronize Internet cafes because they
are close by.

What are advanatages or disadvantages of having a i cafe in a residential/commercial area. Share

your ideas according to experience:

(Pros) Residential Area:

Accessible to children
Cheap & Affordable Rent
Minimal Competition (Unlike in commercial areas tabi tabi)
No Aircon Applicable due to less pollution cause by vehicles
Less prone to inspections (City hall & nbi)
More customers during summer or holiday vacations
Can cater services up to dawn with less risk of robbery

(Cons) Residential Area:

Minimal Customers in the morning because most are in schools/work
Prone to barangay and parents harassment haha
Low cost PC rentals (15/hr mostly)
Limited Market
Madaming Buraot at Tambay

So far this is what i can come up with for residential areas only

There is no doubt that the Internet has made a huge impact on our lives. From
increasing our capacity for long distance communication to the raging memes that
provide a nonstop flow of sarcastic humor, the influence of the Internet is inescapable
nowadays. In the simplest sense, the Internet is a huge encyclopedia of news,
knowledge, and nonsense. So, how has it been affecting us?

Internet in First World Countries

In the First World Countries, like Canada, the U.S.A, and almost all of Europe, the
Internet is something that has become a necessity. But, that doesn't mean that it is
something that is good for us. Here are some pros and cons of the Internet.
Pros

1. Instant access to information (1)

o We have the ability to satisfy our insatiatiable curiosity in less than a
minute due to the miracle of Google.
o Encyclopaedias have become obsolete as more and more information
becomes available on the internet.
2. Effortless communication (1)
o We now have the ability to send e-mails to people on the other side of
the globe.
o You can talk face-to-face with others without being anywhere near them
using services like Skype .
3. Crowdsourcing (1)
o People can donate to various charities from their home, which removes
the need for charity workers to collect funds.
o Websites like Kickstarter let people get money to work on their dream
projects.

Cons

1. Less physical exercise (1)

o Many people seek their stimulation and entertainment from the internet.
o People spend less time outside and more time online.
2. Procrastination (1)
o The implementation of the internet into education has led to students
pushing off their homework for later.
o This happens because there are things on the internet that are far more
interesting than homework.
3. Hackers (1)
o There is a lot of personal information transfers on the internet, and all of
them are susceptible to hackers.
o This is not to mention the viruses and malware that you have the
potential of downloading.

Internet in Second World Countries

Second World Countries are misunderstood by the general population. Memes about
communism, stereotypes, and Kim Jong-un run rampant on the internet. News stories
about their crazy policies and decisions scare us all. But, how is their internet?

Pros
 1. China's internet is used for entertainment (2)
o Since 2009, China has been the largest consumer of online games.
o Kaiser Kuo referred to the Internet as the "Entertainment
Superhighway".
2. Russia's internet is used by the masses (3)
o By 2007, almost all Russian schools had Internet.
o There were 40.853 million users by 2009. (4)
3. North Korea's internet is only used by the elite (5)
o It's not really a pro. It's more of a fact.
o It's used to complete government projects.

Cons

1. The Great Firewall of China (6)

o A lot of websites are blocked by the government.
o The right to Freedom of Speech, a hallmark of the internet, has been
revoked.
2. Russia's grip on Internet users has grown stronger (7)
o Users of public Wi-Fi have to show their ID to access the Internet.
o Internet companies have been asked to tell the government who is using
their Internet.
3. North Korea's Internet is useless
o Common people can't use the internet. (8)
o The Internet goes down a lot. (9)

Internet in Third World Countries

The Internet has started to make its debut in countries such as Africa and India. It is
becoming an increasingly useful tool for people that want more out of their education
than they can get through traditional means. Here are some Pros and Cons of the
Internet in Third World countries.

Pros

1. There are Internet cafes in most cities (10)

o Internet cafes are more prevalent that in First World countries.
o This is attributed to the fact that people in First World countries can buy
their own Internet connection.
2. Websites like Khan Academy are providing education to those who need it
o The websites provide free education.
o They provide an opportunity to get a better education than their country's
system can provide.
 3. Organizations like One Laptop Per Child are providing laptops so that children
can access the Internet
o They provide laptops for free.
o They have been able to help many children in various countries.

Cons

1. The Internet speed is painfully slow

o The speed is functional at best.
o It is similar to Internet speeds five years ago.

You might have noticed that there is only one con in the list directly above. This is
because there are many ongoing efforts to make access to the Internet possible in
Third World Countries, such as Flexgo .

So, let's discuss a problem that the Internet will likely always have and is common, no matter
where you are in the world.

Misinformation

The Internet is infamous for misinformation. This is because of the fundamental fact that the
Internet can't fact-check itself. This is definitely a problem when it comes to scientific
information, not to mention all the hoaxes, counterfeits, spam, and product sites you can run into.
So then, is the Internet dangerous? Obviously not, but it isn't safe either.

Questions

1. How is the Internet different between First, Second, and Third World Countries? How is
it the same? Answer
2. If the Internet was removed, in which countries would the change be most notable?
Why? Answer
3. What is a common problem that Internet everywhere faces and why is it a prominent
issue? Answer

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