Those who have it would be devastated if it
were ever cut off.
Those who have it think that those who don't
are somehow inferior.
Those who don't have it may agree that it's
neat, but think it's not worth the fuss that
those who have it make about it.
Many of those who don't have it would like to
try it (e-mail envy).
It's more fun when it's up, but this makes it
hard to get any real work done.
In the distant past, its only purpose was to
transmit information vital to the survival of the
species. Some people still think that's the
only thing it should be used for, but most folks
today use it for fun most of the time.
If you don't apply the appropriate measures, it
can spread viruses.
If you use it too much, you'll find it becomes
more and more difficult to think coherently.
We attach an importance to it that is far
greater than its actual size and influence
warrant.
If you're not careful what you do with it, it can
get you into a lot of trouble.