When boy and girl used to meet, they would exchange numbers and usually the guy would call. (one should hope) Now, we facebook stalk the person, get their screen name, add them on myspace and talk via cyberspace for far too long before having any actual communication with one another. I am guilty of this and I will admit I rely way to heavily on hiding behind my computer or cell phone to say things I normally wouldn't say in person. But is this healthy? I think it's taken so much of the romance out of it all.
There is so many things that can be misconstrued through a text or IM conversation too. People take things the wrong way and it's hard to actually understand what the person is saying without the emotion in their voice. I think this is all great to keep in touch with friends, I mean facebook was probably one of the best inventions ever. But I think we all over use it.
I fear for the younger generations that know nothing other than this technology. They are barely going to be able to write a sentence without a "lol."
You're absolutely right; however, right now, Twitter is my connection to the cast of Twilight who are currently on the set of New Moon. I'm loving every minute of this and just hope that tomorrow I do not sign on because I've never been less productive than I was today.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, knowing you and how much you love Facebook and your iPhone- it's hard to read this without a bias, but I must say- you have admitted your addiction. Now you can do something about it.
Great post!
Hmmm, ....yes.
ReplyDeleteI've learned many hard lessons in life concerning relationships, but the one thing that stands true above all else, is that nothing can relay emotion, intent, or sincerity like a face to face conversation. Lately it seems that as I try to embrace the "facebook generation" and become more social media savvy, I seem to put the figurative foot in my mouth more often than not. I hate hiding behind text messages or IM's that could never truly display my sentiments accurately. It's too easy to avoid telling your real feelings via text message, whereas your eyes will always give away the truth.
I've always imagined that I would one day endure the torturous, but beautiful process of courting my soul mate. I would follow the story book instructions that dictate how love should develop and flourish, and hopefully we live happily ever after. Unfortunately, it seems that both you and I are looking upon days past and wishing on a dream that we have already woken up from. My dream girl is probably as addicted to facebook as you are, and has no aspirations of finding someone who isn't. I guess that means that I should adapt.
I just don't think I will.
We were always told to follow our dreams, and perhaps we should... only nowadays, we should do it on Twitter.
I'm just sayin...
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