Over the last two decades, the internet has become interwoven into every aspect of our lives. We communicate, work, and even buy food through the internet. Millions of people use it every single day. I, along with most of my generation, have never lived in a world without the internet. But the internet isn't all positive. We've seen a severe degradation in our interpersonal communication skills. We now have access to thousands of websites that we can communicate over. These are often targeted toward a particular interest group. One specific example is the app Discord. Discord allows gamers to communicate with others interested in the same games. Yet, it's creating a void in communication skills that is going unfilled. Many teenagers and children are growing up never meeting their best friends beyond messaging in-game or through Discord. We've seen an uptick in "online dating" in youth, putting minors in situations where they are ever more vulnerable. They create fake versions of themselves, thinking over every little thing they say to forge this false persona in such a way that when it comes to real life, they can't do this; they often seem awkward or incapable of communication. These false personas become as clear as glass. Besides the obvious effect, there's something else being influenced by these websites and apps. They have become a breeding ground for hateful ideologies. Many of the recent hate crimes and shootings were planned on such websites. People share these cruel ideas and plans without ever being put in check. There are no filters, and there are no repercussions. Additionally, our interactions are becoming shorter and less genuine. Studies have shown that we are no longer communicating on a genuine and deep level.