Benefits and drawbacks to the Internet

Yesterday in class we discussed both benefits of the Internet in terms of allowing/encouraging a queer community to develop a safe space for sexuality construction and expression. In Taiwan and Korea queer individuals are able to turn to the internet for support, information, and place to meet others like themselves.
However, we also learned about cyber-hate and anti-gay speech on the Internet and we discussed how the Internet allows for anonymity and encourages like-minded people to join in on hateful sites.
My question is how do you see your virtual world contributing to these two sides of a coin when it comes to sexuality? In other words, do you feel your virtual world is a positive use of the Internet or do you see negative ideas generated from your virtual space?