fral945 Posted November 8, 2008 Posted November 8, 2008 Do most of you interact with people (friends, family, gf/bf, co-workers, etc.) through electronic means (texting, myspace, facebook, e-mail, im, etc.) or face-to-face? It seems to me there is less actual human-to-human contact between people nowadays compared to when I was a kid (which was only about 20 yrs ago, lol). I am not really into the whole myspace/facebook/texting trend nowadays, and it seems like I'm in the minority. Obviously, I'm not totally against using electronic means to interact and stay in touch with people (as I'm using this website ). Just wondering what you all think, if it's a good or a bad thing that we rely on electronic means moreso as our social interaction vs. face-to-face. Or maybe you disagree. Any thoughts?
Jersey Shortie Posted November 8, 2008 Posted November 8, 2008 My giant robot ususally sends telegrams to family and friends.
me4u2 Posted November 8, 2008 Posted November 8, 2008 I prefer email to phone conversations most of the time. I like a good phone conversation, absolutely, but as far as staying in touch email is much more convenient and practical. I don't do the myspace/facebook thing though. Honestly, it's probably a bad thing that there isn't more face-to-face or phone conversations. Having said that I think it sure is easier to stay in touch or catch up with people you normally couldn't see or talk to on a regular basis.
Suiyobi Posted November 8, 2008 Posted November 8, 2008 Do most of you interact with people (friends, family, gf/bf, co-workers, etc.) through electronic means (texting, myspace, facebook, e-mail, im, etc.) or face-to-face? It seems to me there is less actual human-to-human contact between people nowadays compared to when I was a kid (which was only about 20 yrs ago, lol). I am not really into the whole myspace/facebook/texting trend nowadays, and it seems like I'm in the minority. Obviously, I'm not totally against using electronic means to interact and stay in touch with people (as I'm using this website ). Just wondering what you all think, if it's a good or a bad thing that we rely on electronic means moreso as our social interaction vs. face-to-face. Or maybe you disagree. Any thoughts? I used to be all about the IMs and emails but at some point in my life I realized how fake it was. People could easily type in "lol" but really be pissed off/sad/whatever, behind the screen. It was hard to gauge exactly what the person was thinking or feeling. Nowadays, I prefer face-to-face interaction. Of course, this doesn't mean I've totally left the electronic means of interacting (hell, I wouldn't be here if that were the case). I do still enjoy text messaging or quick phone conversations.
Trialbyfire Posted November 8, 2008 Posted November 8, 2008 Phone and physical presence are my preferences, at least with reference to my family and real life friends. Most of my close friends and family are married with kids, so they spend more time with family, hence the reversion to email and IM, to keep in touch. Sometimes, I go through anti-social phases so email and IM also benefit me. As far as more physical interaction, as a kid, sure, we all had more time to get together. As adults, there are other responsibilities, rather than hanging out with your friends.
allina Posted November 8, 2008 Posted November 8, 2008 When I'm at work I communicate w/ my SO and friends via google talk/email because it's easier. I like face to face interactions most when it comes to chatting, but it's now always possible.
amaysngrace Posted November 9, 2008 Posted November 9, 2008 I think there is a major breakdown in communication. I have two email accounts. They pile up. I don't like using them to communicate because it's like a one-sided conversation. Same with text or IM. My kids want cell phones. I'm trying to hold off for as long as possible. I figure it like this: If we are all in the car together and he is talking to so and so and she is talking to so and so and I am talking to so and so then we missed out on a chance to all be talking to each other. I think that's sad.
OpenBook Posted November 9, 2008 Posted November 9, 2008 Face-to-face, phone and email. LS is the only place where I interact with cyber-strangers.:love:
OpenBook Posted November 9, 2008 Posted November 9, 2008 No one else has a robot? I tried to build The Perfect Male robot for my sister's birthday, once. It didn't work out, so I sent her a card describing him. It's the thought that counts.
BareGoddess Posted November 9, 2008 Posted November 9, 2008 Phone and in person only. I'm done with the whole email/cyber friendship thing. It's not for me.
You'reasian Posted November 9, 2008 Posted November 9, 2008 No one else has a robot? Smoke signals. Definitely smoke signals.
OpenBook Posted November 9, 2008 Posted November 9, 2008 Just wondering what you all think, if it's a good or a bad thing that we rely on electronic means moreso as our social interaction vs. face-to-face. Or maybe you disagree. Any thoughts? I think it's just like any other tool. It's not inherently good or evil in itself. It's how we use it that makes it one or the other. I think it's a great way to keep in touch with loved ones over a long distance. But I worry about the kids sitting in front of their computers for long hours at a time. They need to get out in the yard and play hard!!
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