Friday, April 8, 2011

"Cyber Relationships" by Innovative Designs for Education

Cyber relationships. Retrieved April 7, 2011, from http://www.idecorp.com/WBS/cyber.htm

Cyber Relationships



The invention of the Internet provides new ways to communicate. Talking over the Internet, email, or messaging are some examples of communication. When doing so, it makes it easier for people to reach out and be open with complete strangers, commonly called "e-converse." It is often enjoyable to build these relationships with people and create connections fast and easy. The problem with this is that cyber relationships often get confused with real relationships. Talking to someone over the Internet prevents them from being able to see facial expressions and body language. Communicating with someone over the Internet isn't like communicating with someone in person. The Internet does not provide the crucial communication skills that are needed in reality. Cyber relationships are good in creating new friends and having companions but not for the only source of a social life. Technology has made it possible to talk to somebody from thousands of miles away instantly. The difference that needs to be made is that relationships over the Internet aren't real, although technology has made it easier to feel that way.

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