Dose the internet bring people together?

OK so basically this question is a double edged sword because yes it brings people together but it also drags them away from doing real things with other people lets say for instance instead of talking to someone face to face they are now acquainted to chatting via mobile. OK but some people benefit from the internet because they can be themselves and not have to worry about anything else because they can now make friends even if it is online therefore yes it brings people together.