tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post480371067821832636..comments2012-03-04T03:36:20.634+02:00ilkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07727535488053790383noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-36824736764712436312010-03-18T01:45:32.533+02:002010-03-18T01:45:32.533+02:00Rather interesting place you&#39;ve got here. Thanx for it. I like such topics and everything connected to them. I would like to read a bit more soon.<br /><br />Best wishesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-3821918706645898692010-01-28T05:24:13.846+02:002010-01-28T05:24:13.846+02:00Rather nice site you&#39;ve got here. Thanks the author for it. I like such themes and everything connected to them. I would like to read more soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-89787308622420843482010-01-07T07:41:29.873+02:002010-01-07T07:41:29.873+02:00hmm..finding a dating site free of fake accounts are hard to findAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-73069314386694204382007-08-13T01:01:00.000+03:002007-08-13T01:01:00.000+03:00I've met this guy on friends' site, and for 3 months we've been talking almost everyday, it feels good talking to him..we share a lot of stuff. We both know what the other one looks like so there's not so much pressure if someone is lying about their looks or lying about his age.<BR/>The thing is that i'm begginig to feel something special for this guy but could it be love???<BR/>Seems to be we won't be able to meet each other 'cause we live far far away...<BR/>so what do you think?confused19noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-44066783658711627582007-07-27T21:57:00.000+03:002007-07-27T21:57:00.000+03:00I like the flexibility of having virtual friends. I can leave comments, blogs, etc. on my schedule. I also get to see bits and pieces of people's lives in one sitting.<BR/><BR/>The only thing I'd be concerned about in meeting a virtual friend is the possiblity of false impressions that I might have based on their writing style and the expectations I might have based on their online personality. <BR/><BR/>I believe there is a face-to-face chemistry that can't be sensed online.<BR/><BR/>Being a normally shy person is not something you can tell online from my posts on my forum or blog.<BR/><BR/>Having virtual friendships help in initiating some common ground. <BR/><BR/>Meeting them in person, however, will make the determining factor on a lasting friendship or not.<BR/><BR/>Just my .02Rolandohttp://www.rplayground.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-91387696170572225012007-07-11T20:41:00.000+03:002007-07-11T20:41:00.000+03:00I have met some great people, and some not so great people on the web. One thing that's for sure is that social networking (or virtual friends) activity is going to be the more acceptable for meeting someone new. <BR/><BR/>Great article by the way.Cindy (The 15 Minute Dating Blog)http://www.15minutedate.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-90157543896204285042007-07-09T14:50:00.000+03:002007-07-09T14:50:00.000+03:00Hi ILka,<BR/><BR/>I like what you said about internet friendship, it is so true. Of course, you cannot compare your long-time friends with the one you've made on the web. But virtual friends can lead to some real friends, from my personal experience. I've met one of my friends thanks to chats, and now she's like my sister. I see her all the time.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12073828793171762749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-90627664695682350322007-07-07T19:26:00.000+03:002007-07-07T19:26:00.000+03:00very well said Kaediem... I feel that online friendships do have a potential to be much more genuine than real life - I like the words you used - higher level of strength! <BR/><BR/>tried to comment on your site but the server keeps timing out!!pearlhttp://fresh-perspectives.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-26614566081552498692007-07-07T07:51:00.000+03:002007-07-07T07:51:00.000+03:00I find meeting people in online communities refreshing. There is nothing to be judged except for what you say to each other.<BR/><BR/>In a less virtual "real life" when you meet someone your first impression colors the way you perceive what that person says.<BR/><BR/>Those perceptions come from your own life experience and may or may not be relevant.<BR/><BR/>For example, if you meet an attractive person wearing what you perceive to be expensive clothing and demonstrating good taste in general, you would probably be more inclined to accept what that person says as valuable.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, meeting a street person a be told the exact same thing, you would likely react differently... even if as it turned out, both were university educated and had similar IQ's.<BR/><BR/>From behind the computer monitor, it doesn't matter what I look like or how much my shoes cost, if I am fat or thin, tall or short, young or old.<BR/><BR/>Given that both parties are honest and above board, I would support the notion that friendships formed in this manner have a higher level of strength than those formed "in the real world".<BR/><BR/>That being said, I have met several of my online friends and only one has not survived as a friendship. In fact, one friend met this way has turned out to be a 9 year "real life" friendship and she is the God Mother to one of my children.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Great Blog - Great Thought.Kaediemhttp://www.kaediem.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-53125906070386050852007-07-07T04:14:00.000+03:002007-07-07T04:14:00.000+03:00Hi Julie - I think that is perhaps the most accurate account so far :) I am glad you came here and told us your personal experience ... thats exactly what i was wondering...:)pearlhttp://fresh-perspectives.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-45883735022023577322007-07-06T23:44:00.000+03:002007-07-06T23:44:00.000+03:00Well, I have met several of my on-line friends over the years - some have visited my home, and some have stayed awhile, some have come from abroad on tours of the UK or of Europe. Amusingly, the one thing they each had in common was having posted on their websites photographs of themselves which were at least ten years out of date! That aside, I have never been disappointed by internet friends in 'real life' though none quite matched the impressions I had formed of them on-line, either.Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10226718877451517265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-31644423096405882962007-07-06T05:22:00.000+03:002007-07-06T05:22:00.000+03:00sorry - i think i misunderstood you! yes I agree with you.. i also feel its the same for me, online or offline.pearlhttp://fresh-perspectives.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-89426491146283182442007-07-06T02:13:00.000+03:002007-07-06T02:13:00.000+03:00Well, I didn't say that Pearl. What I really mean is that exchanging views offline is as easy as online. <BR/><BR/>Conversing with someone behind a screen is the same as conversing with someone face to face.<BR/><BR/>It makes no difference to me.ilkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07727535488053790383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-56038645198292024922007-07-06T02:05:00.000+03:002007-07-06T02:05:00.000+03:00Really? You of all the people find it hard to exchange views online Ilker?? that really makes me think now =)pearlhttp://fresh-perspectives.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-24416666129241549582007-07-05T23:46:00.000+03:002007-07-05T23:46:00.000+03:00I've made some great friendships online but, to be honest, I know my "real life" friends and their true personality more than the ones online. <BR/><BR/>Maybe it's because I don't find it particularly easier to exchange views online compared to offline. I speak out who I am regardless and listen my friends to find the real them.<BR/><BR/>As for meeting my online friends, I've done so many over the past, still do and look forward to meeting more in the future. It's one of the most exciting things in life! =)ilkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07727535488053790383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-34898811978313062942007-07-05T22:17:00.000+03:002007-07-05T22:17:00.000+03:00hmm.... its interesting how many different feelings are there on this issue. I have met a number of good people (regardless of age, ethnicity and gender and even nationality) with whom I have had intelligent and stimulating discussions and have enjoyed my interactions and have developed some great friendships and this would never have been possible without having the facility to talk on line. In person (off line) friendships are always good but is it possible to always see people's true side anyway? <BR/><BR/>My feeling is that people tend to be a bit more honest on line 'cause they are much more relaxed in the comfort of their own territory...<BR/><BR/>and I have a feeling that 'writing' something can bring out a lot of our true personality at the fore front...<BR/><BR/>what are your thoughts on it Ilker?pearlhttp://fresh-perspectives.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-76609583130382932292007-07-05T17:26:00.000+03:002007-07-05T17:26:00.000+03:00In the Internet we can do a sign of equality between man and blog. But internet friend would be a different person in real life. But nevertheless, will be a friend!Michael de`Ozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07477969170420159102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-8629687589622406332007-07-05T17:25:00.000+03:002007-07-05T17:25:00.000+03:00This comment has been removed by the author.Michael de`Ozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07477969170420159102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-8612927742162463652007-07-05T02:02:00.000+03:002007-07-05T02:02:00.000+03:00I think online friendships can be genuine and rewarding. I'm actually pleasantly surprised at how many actual friendships I've made online. I tend to be very busy so online friendships work well with my schedule. There is an understanding that online friends will get back to each other when they can.AgentSullyhttp://lifelearningtoday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-79898783079610237462007-07-04T20:48:00.000+03:002007-07-04T20:48:00.000+03:00i agree that virtual friends can develope and evolve to a stronger bond,when people interacts and discuss stuff frequently, this will happen, and yes sometimes it is more easier to express by writing rather than verbally.....im one of those, i find writing is more easier rather than speaking directly, hmmmmm if i were to meet my virtual friends - well that depends, i think it wont change a thing.....friendship is no based on how you look, but it is the heart that matters actually.....azrahttp://princess-azra.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-3875422096122132732007-07-04T00:59:00.000+03:002007-07-04T00:59:00.000+03:00hmmm great post Pearl.<BR/><BR/>Are virtual friendships different than real life friendships for you? If yes, how?<BR/><BR/>I think they are because you dont know them..They could be totally different face to face.<BR/><BR/> And most of all, I wonder, would we feel the same about our Internet 'friends' if we ever meet them in person?<BR/><BR/>I am not sure about that I suppose so:)KAYLEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15482455511208786156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-20720820857862121792007-07-04T00:12:00.000+03:002007-07-04T00:12:00.000+03:00thanks Kim....:) but did you voice your opinion? oh may be on my blog? lemme go check ... see yapearlhttp://fresh-perspectives.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-72670563459016118782007-07-03T20:49:00.000+03:002007-07-03T20:49:00.000+03:00I think that it is possible to begin a friendship online but in order for it to be a "real life" friendship you do need to have personal, face-to-face interaction. If it's totally online, you're only getting a small part of the picture (like blank czech related in his comment). ;)JoLynn Braleyhttp://www.thefitshack.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-44384142344182758522007-07-03T18:34:00.000+03:002007-07-03T18:34:00.000+03:00A very succinct post Pearl !!!!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08308898926898440376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20376955.post-29943014486066934712007-07-03T16:52:00.000+03:002007-07-03T16:52:00.000+03:00It really depends. More than 80% of communication doesn't deal with words alone, so just reading what someone types on a computer screen doesn't exactly build a relationship.Blank Czechwww.bamfblog.comnoreply@blogger.com