Thursday, November 29, 2012

Mutual Aid


The internet is a great tool to help and assist others. There are a few new sites today that offer people an opportunity to ask and offer their help online and in the real world.

Today, through the web, anyone can get tips and guidance from people they've never met, regarding a variety of topics: from parenthood and pregnancy to how to work your phone. With the help of different chats and forums, anyone can choose a site that relates to the topic they're interested in: those who need help can post their questions and read others' answers; and on the other side of the keyboard - those who want to help out can share their experience and wisdom with others.

And it doesn't end with tips and virtual guidance, but with actual help that total strangers are willing to give to people in need. Lately sites like Facebook and Twitter have shown that they could be more than just a virtual gathering place for friends, but also a big help when someone wants to spread the word fast about serious matters: an old man who got lost and his family would like to know if anyone had seen him, a puppy who is looking for a new home or the whereabouts of a vast protest.

But it doesn't have to be a life or death situation, the internet can also be a huge help with smaller and simpler matters. There are a few new sites today like fetchmob (http://www.fetchmob.com) and Swifto (http://www.swifto.com) that aim to help out whenever someone is in need, even if it's for a very small inconvenience. These platforms give people the option to ask for help when they need to buy something or to perform a small task they can't do by themselves. These websites were made for people who got stuck and need help quickly or for busy fellows that don't have time to do errands themselves. Other sites such as Airbnb aim towards finding people a place to stay while they're traveling. With these platforms, travelers can publish when and where they would like to stay and residents of that area can offer their home if they have the extra space.

Today, thanks to the internet, people can offer their help and get a small fee or nothing in return. They do so by: giving tips and sharing their experience; sharing a post on their Facebook wall and by doing so passing on a request or some information; Others can respond to a person in need who asks for a spare tire, a clean diaper or a vacant room.

At the end of the day, the internet has proven that many people are actually good Samaritans and happy to help total strangers in need.

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