Bravo,
I deeply agree with the sentiment of this piece. Most excellently written as well. The idea that, I can nether hear nor touch, or even really see the expressions of my friends is hard sum into a true friendship. I also think there is a needed anonymity that allows more idealistic free speech. So I stand firmly with this piece and agree, while sifting the thought that for general purposes these interactions have a necessary place. Love this write Rita, very snazzy yet direct and powerful.
Sincerely
Christopher
100/100
Posted 11 Years Ago
11 Years Ago
Thank you, Chris. Yes, I think in today's wold there is room for, and even a need for, all kinds of.. read moreThank you, Chris. Yes, I think in today's wold there is room for, and even a need for, all kinds of friendships.
wonderful write, and i have the same leanings at times, however the preponderance of facades and masks limits me to who i might trust in real "three dimensional" life. do we even know who the hell we are talking with most of the time, online? it begs the question....what does friendship really mean? excellent and fun write, dear Rita!
Posted 11 Years Ago
11 Years Ago
You took this to a deeper place than most, Quinn - I wonder how we know who anyone is, online or off.. read moreYou took this to a deeper place than most, Quinn - I wonder how we know who anyone is, online or off. I remain a trusting soul, though!
11 Years Ago
guess maybe my recent experiences with online "friendships" still has me a bit pensive and recalcitr.. read moreguess maybe my recent experiences with online "friendships" still has me a bit pensive and recalcitrant of late. i am too trusting at times.....
I love this piece. People aren't meant to be social through a screen, even if that's the most convenient and popular way to do it. (As I say from a keyboard.)
This is even coming from one of the younger generation: most of us feel the same. :) Technology always seems to cause almost as many problems as it solves. I greatly enjoyed this piece. It started off rather...cutesy, almost, and then seemed to grow more powerful and three dimensional as you went on. Not sure if that was the intended effect, but it was a nice touch nonetheless.
Posted 11 Years Ago
11 Years Ago
Than you so much! That is good to year from the younger generation. I appreciate the critique, too -.. read moreThan you so much! That is good to year from the younger generation. I appreciate the critique, too - I had the last line in mind form the beginning.
its such a "small world" until you realize it actually isn't at all.
Pinterest?
Linkedin?
Posted 11 Years Ago
11 Years Ago
Profound, Chris. Yes, I have friends who use Pintrest and Linked in - I actually never heard of Vox .. read moreProfound, Chris. Yes, I have friends who use Pintrest and Linked in - I actually never heard of Vox before... so many ways to avoid flesh and blood connections...
11 Years Ago
I have friends in Oz that tease me about my living their past life - daily. I always ask them how t.. read moreI have friends in Oz that tease me about my living their past life - daily. I always ask them how tomorrow will be - as well.
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