Was thinking this today, and I at first totally disregarded the idea that i was in someway 'dependant' on the internet, but then it got me thinking.. Things would be quite different!

Starting off with trivial matters such as all my entertainment, mostly music, info and news comes from the internet and from taking part in online communities such as message boards etc. I rarely buy the trash such as Kerrang, NME, Q etc unless i particulary want to.

Ask youselves this, how much would you really know about one of your favourite bands, Bon jovi, if you didnt have constant access to the internet? Up to date new album details and interviews, online streams, online presales, fan sites with wealths of information, Tour dates, Tour setlists etc (there would be nobody moaning about the setlists for starters, as they wouldnt be able to follow the entire tour night after night from the comfort of their computer and so the average Joe would not know that 'x' has already been played 'y' amount of times this tour etc)

Music etc aside, i began thinking this as i've just finished booking my whole next summer online - a whole backpacking trip around Europe, booked hostels, planes, ordered train tickets, checked out all the hostels and things to do in the cities on the relevant websites, then back in time for a certain Wembley gig... Makes we wonder if this generation is growing a bit dependant on the internet as a source.

I know that if i hear a new band i automaticlly think to find their website, download some stuff, and assume that theyl have a message board..

And if i get an essay assignment in Uni the first thing i do is google the title..

And if i want to contact someone, email or online texting is always the first port of call. The only person i actually phone nowadays is my girlfriend!

i could go on and on, but i wont!

Oh, and it would be interesting to hear what the older folk who post here think about it all.. How was it being a Bon jovi fan in the early 90's before the whole internet thing really kicked of big time? How would you book a holiday.. would you actually go to the travel agents?! etc


andi