I see all the devises listed as communication tools between real people and they are changing all the time. The instant, two-way abilities have greatly changed the nature of these tools to a personal interaction capability much like the telephone changed the telegraph. Many of the one-way TV programs are quickly adapting to begging for instant interaction feedback e-mail now. (Even though their motives may be for rating reasons) I don’t see it as Electronics vs. Real People in Real Time, but real people in real time USING electronics.

As for the intimacy of face-to-face, I don’t feel one is in competition or replacing the other, but is allowing use to get beyond ourselves and our small circles of acquaintances. It also lets me spend “quality time” with my family and friends that I couldn’t because of the same changes in transportation and distances they may be at. This can’t replace having somebody I care about next to me, but I can care about people I’ve not had next to me. I have to agree with Lilith (damn ) that they are as real as many “friends” and I can share things with them I can’t in the REAL world. How would I have gotten to met Steph without this?
















Please disregard all statements above!

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