What are the pros and cons of making friends online?

The pros are definitely the accessibility; it's relatively simple to make friends online since you don't really see each other face to face, so there is no initial judgment. However, the cons are just that: you don't see each other face to face. How do you know you can trust the other person? Are they really what they say they are? You should always remain cautious when going online.

The pros and cons about making friends online for me is you can share just about anything and everything and for some reason in the beginning emotions are easily able to be expressed. I wonder if that is simply because they are not here in person to break her heart or to disappoint you simply because of the psychological reason that you can just move on to another person. Without getting physically attached in person but little do we know we are getting physically attached with a person but for some reason the psychological aspect does not quite grasp. And regards to the cons if the person indeed is a genuine person distance is what keeps the closeness strong and it ends up becoming scary of losing that friend that understands you so well and you understand them so well you feel that connection so deep but because of it being online you could never feel see or touch that person when you truly get very close to them

A benefit of online friendship is getting to learn more about lives, struggles, and tribulations of individuals that may not always be in your area. A major con is that these individuals may not be as they write themselves to be.

Pros You can be as polite and very helpful. cons just dont give too much of your time because we have to remember they are our members not friends. Always remember to follow all guidelines and regulations. Be super professional at what we do as if it were our job.

When you make friends online, you are relatively anonymous, so you have time to decide what you want to say, like here on 7 cups. In 1 to 1 conversations, you don’t have to worry about replying too slowly or sounding awkward, because everyone does that sometimes. However, there’s the hazard of troll accounts and cyber bullying.

It is easier as the development of internet. You can choose to talk or just leave it if you feel uncomfortable. Just make sure there are lots of online predator, so keep your privacy for yourself. Be wise! Internet may be helpful and mean at the same time.

I have a thousand things to say.. it can be the best thing ever. you might meet amazing people that will stay with you forever. But sometimes it's hard to find friends that will last a lifetime because it's hard with timezones and all.

Pros: new friends, new experiences, conctat around the world Con:never know who is behind the phone

What I really enjoy about making friends online is the opportunity to meet other people without the perceptual filters and stereo-types we inevitably have. We can connect meaningfully with people from all over the world and learn about other cultures. We can look for others who share our esoteric tastes. The downsides include not easily being able to get together with a far away online friend to do fun things. We miss out on some important aspects and benefits of f2f interaction. If we do ever meet the person they might be very different from what we expect. And of course there is always the risk that a person has intentionally misled us for nefarious purposes. Actually, this is risk no matter how we initially meet a person.

Pros- you can talk about anything and everything with them, they’re always there for you, you meet some of the best people online. Cons- you will never be able to meet them face to face, unless you plan that. You realise they’re actually better than half of the friends you actually have

The pros of making friends online: you can be anyone you want to be, you can be more open with them, you find people of similar interests easier. Cons: can live far away, may never meet them, don't really know you in real life

Pros: The online world is so vast you can find way more people with similar interests and hobbies that you can talk to. Cons: Some of those people might not be who they say they are. Just be aware and be careful.

The pros are that it's a lot easier to make friends online: we pick our friends based on our interests. In "real life", there's only so many people you can meet, be it at school or work. Sure, you can join club and these people will be interested in the same things as you. But on the internet, you can find people you have things in common with and who share your interests more easily. Of course there's the disadvantage that you can't see your online friends in person often, but there's face timing too. Please be careful though, because there are predatory or dangerous people on the internet, too. But don't let that hold you back from making meaningful friendships, either!

I think you can be super open with them, theres always so much to talk about. And they are so kind, and supportive, and never judge you for anything. I think what sucks is you cant do somethings because you dont know them in person.

The pros are that the internet is a good place to find people more like you, and that sometimes it's easier to communicate online than in person. The con is that the person might not be who you think they are.

A pro is that you can be more honest and you can meet people from tons of cultures and places. The cons are that you never know who’s behind the screen and if they are who they say they are. Also if you do become good friends, distance can be hard.

The pro is that you have someone to talk to, play with, and confide in. The cons however are you will probably never meet them in person, you can’t tell what emotions they are actually going through (and vise versa), and once you log off there is vertually no way to contact them again. (Based on my personal experience)

It's always fantastic to be able to make friends online, as you know that your friends there truly like you for your personality and nothing else. But the unfortunate thing is that it's far more difficult to know who they are in actuality and see them in person.

The pros are there is no pressure to act as expected no one knows you. The cons are you don’t know the person and they could be a predator. However, I met both of my bestfriends online. (they are from a different country)

Pros : you find someone to talk to // we share our problems Cons : emotions are not real / looks like every one is hiding behind a screen

You get to meet new people with a different culture and life style.... They might be serial killers.

I love making friends online. It's a lot easier to talk to people, since, at first, there's no face to face conversations. I also believe it's a lot easier to connect with people for the same reason - there's more that can be said through messages and it's easier to get your feelings across. However, conversations don't flow as easily, as people cant reply straight away, like they would in person. Not only that, but you can't hang out with them as simply as you would anyone else. It's hard being friends with others online but, I believe it's worth it - friends are friends, after all.

Pros: -They're much more accessible, because you talk to each other via the internet. -You become friends with people from different countries, with different beliefs and cultures, which helps you become a well-rounded, open-minded individual. -If you're shy or a little timid, you don't have to worry about face-to-face conversations & possible awkwardness. Cons: -You never know who you're actually talking to online. There is no guarantee that the person you're corresponding with on the internet, is indeed the person you perceive them to be. -You won't know what they are like in real-life in a face-to-face conversation. -It can be dangerous.

Con: You don't actually know if they are who they say they are Pro: Sometimes, they are the only people that really listen and understand what you're trying to express.

the pros would be that you'll have a larger space to interact in. the con would be that you can only contact them through online means.

Some of my bestfriends are online friends. They’re easier to open up to! It feels like you can tell them anything however it’s difficult because they aren’t just down the road from you they can be on the other side of the country or world.

The pros of online friendships are finding people going through things, great listeners, and common interest. The cons are location, uncertainty of identity, and getting too attatched.

Some of the pros are that they can make you feel so much better about yourself on your down days and you can talk to them without fearing judgement or talk about stuff you wouldn’t talk about to people in real life, cons aren’t that they may not always be a who they seem and you can still get into arguments with them like your friends in real life and that can be very hard. You could also drift apart very easily

One of the pros of making friends through online you can be yourself but one of the cons is that you don't know if your online friend is really a good person or just faking it.

I have much to write on this. Pro- they aren't right in front of you so you can say pretty much anything to them. Cons- they'll leave you, they'll lie to you' betray you.. All kinds of bad things.