The Dark Side Has Cookies

Before this week, I had never heard of the Dark Web. Maybe it's because I am not very computer literate, and maybe it's because I have somewhat sheltered myself when it comes to the internet. I always knew the internet could be used for evil purposes as well as good, but I didn't understand the depth of those uses until now. 

I can see why the Dark Web has appeal. It can be used to do so many things and is under the radar of the general public. It is a growing network that can be completely independent and can do more things than we can imagine. If there was a persona for the Dark Web it would be none other than Darth Vader.

Yes, he has power and is very charismatic, but do we really need the "cookies" that the Dark Web has to offer? There are positive uses for the Dark Web, especially in cases when a higher authority is oppressing and distorting information. There are things that the Dark Web can do that are moral and can have positive effects. However, my opinion is that the Dark Web has more evil than good, more darkness than light, and it is not to be messed with. This is a perfect case where curiosity could lead to your demise. 

There is so much good that we can use the internet for without having to dip below the surface web. We need to be aware of what is out there so that we can be prepared to counteract the evil that will be thrown at us, but we can't embrace the evil of the internet. 

Do you really want the cookies from the Dark Side? I think they will make you sick. Stick to Grandma's recipe.