I was always wondering what could happen if myetherwallet.com website get hacked... so it's better to have the coins on a desktop wallet, instead of a web wallet?
It's a question because I a little bit afraid of web based wallets
Perhaps, you will get hack only if you become careless, just make sure you wont tell to anyone about your private key and password to your Myetherwallet or MEW. Then if there is a site asking your private key and address don't attempt to go into that site. Just be very careful anyway in everything you do dude.