Is there a "critical moment" of familiarity that you have had with the other "Friends" you've made here? Question is "about me" but is also intended to see about you with other people not just me. More or less examining the relationship between technology and friendship, if that makes sense.
2007-03-22 06:45:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I first became aware of "Sean, Spartan King" ( back then he was known as Jim Darwin ) when his name kept coming up all over YA as someone that would make you laugh. I went to the R&S section to see what all the fuss was about. I soon realized that he was in fact a comedic genius. Not only that, but he shared a lot of my beliefs. I posted some questions but he wouldn't answer. That made me sad. He apparently didn't even know that I existed.
I knew I had to get more aggressive. I found the opening I needed when he asked, "Why don't you like Jim Darwin"? I responed by answering, " Because he doesn't answer any of my questions. Why doesn't Jim Darwin love me as much as I love him ?" Shortly, after that, Jim ( now known as Sean, Spartan King ) answered one of my questions. I was honored and relieved. A friendship had been born.
As far as people in general on the internet ( and particulary here on YA), friendships are unique. You almost never meet the friend on the other end. You only have your computer to build a relationship with them. Many times you don't get to see their face, hear their voice, or get to physically touch them. You just see what they type. You only get to see their mind. But that is the most important thing ! Thats all one needs to be a friend. Everything else would be a bonus.
I have several friends off of the internet, but many more on it. You get to meet alot more people here. Its kind of strange that you can have more friends on a computer, than ones in your life off the computer. Technology in a way as made us more aware of the rest of humanity. There are people on the internet that have personalities that I wouldn't be able to find in real life.
I have to leave now. Not leaving the computer of course. Leaving to find more friends.
2007-03-22 07:29:03 · answer #1 · answered by Count Acumen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technology allows people to communicate without the fear of rejection.
After time and repeated communication people do get familiar and eventually grasp an understanding of the individuals perspective, although not entirely enlightening.
Becoming a friend is the end result of being comfortable.
That takes some time, for me, anyway.
I would hope we can consider each other a friend, just based on communications here and if we ever met personally, I am sure we would not be disappointed.
Cheers.
Get A Grip
2007-03-22 13:53:54 · answer #2 · answered by Get A Grip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if friend is the right word, but I get your meaning.
I think you ask humorous, and intelligent questions. The way you express yourself on here reminds me of people that I do call my friends. Your questions normally either make me laugh, or make me think, which to me are two very important things.
Without this technology of internet I wouldn't have had the chance to laugh, or think about your questions...and I would be extremely bored. If I had met you in "real" life you are someone (from what I have seen here) that I could eventually call my friend.
2007-03-22 13:54:38 · answer #3 · answered by photogrl262000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't put my finger on it exactly.... I think you gave me a best answer once and your comment seemed really genuine and I knew we weren't really friends yet but that's when I decided I wanted to be your friend. After some point I apparently made an impression on you because you made me a Y!A? contact and I thought we were much closer to being friends then. and then simply through the exchange of ideas I think that I got to see that you really were genuine and you were genuinely funny and you made my time on Y!A? more enjoyable. I don't know if I'm making sense but that's my answer!
2007-03-22 15:15:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you asked for a Darwin ape with a Santa hat, I decided that you were my friend, because I only do graphics for my own sites or friends.
2007-03-22 13:53:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think 'friend' accurately describes it.....
Mr Spartan King doesn't like my answers too much
2007-03-22 13:48:24 · answer #6 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At some point between making me laugh and making me think.
2007-03-22 13:51:49 · answer #7 · answered by hazydaze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I don't count anyone as a friend unless we've actually met. Online people are 'aquaintances'.
2007-03-22 13:54:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was immediately drawn to you. We exchanged emails and IM's and we got to know each other. I consider you a dear friend.
2007-03-22 15:09:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, almost a year ago...
There was this horrid little person who acted as a catalyst, kind of brought a whole group of non-Christians together...
2007-03-22 13:49:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋