What are the pros and cons of making friends online?
Anonymous
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Aug 21, 2016
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Pros: You gain new friends.
Cons: You are not sure if it is safe to talk to strangers. Your safety should be your priority.
Anonymous
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Aug 27, 2016
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Online friends give you a new perspective on your life because they usually have a different culture. But it can be hard if you get too attached because they're so far.
Themasterofunlocking
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Sep 2, 2016
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Pros... you can be yourself. It can be easier for.the individual if socialisation is a cause of stress otherwise. Con... over reliance can impede ones ability in person for socialisation, you dont know who is who,
blackstar
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Sep 3, 2016
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Pros: You made friends, you have someone to talk to, you have someone with whom you can relate
Cons: They're online so you might not actually know them, possibly catfish (stalker, liar), sharing too much info could get you into trouble.
Just be safe :)
SoulfulBooks
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Sep 4, 2016
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I make a lot of friends online, and they end up being halfway around the world. So pro, I get friends halfway around the world. Con, I have to match up the different time zones.
AdmirableTree
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Sep 9, 2016
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Making friends is wonderful if you can gain fellowship from the relationship. However making friends online can often be shallow or topical, and people may treat each other lightly. Base the relationship around a solid foundation that you can leave happily at any time and satisfaction will not be fleeting.
Anonymous
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Sep 9, 2016
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Cons: they could be catfishing you (fake), they can leave you randomly, if something goes wrong you can't hug them or drive to them (depending on situation of living distances and stuff)
Pro-you don't get nervous as easy, they seem to open up more. create strong bonds, some speak better online then in real life
Anonymous
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Sep 10, 2016
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Pros: you feel confident that you can connect to someone and help with anxiety in social situations. Cons: it may cause anxiety and fear of not being private, and you never know who you are talking to on the other end.
Anonymous
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Sep 14, 2016
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pro: bring each other hope, compassion, love, faith
con: not really knowing them, not knowing if you can trust them or if they are a good friend
tranqq
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Sep 14, 2016
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Pro: You get to choose from a very wide selection of people.
Pro: They're usually your type of person.
Con: You don't get to meet them.
Con: They could be dangerous.
Con: They could be someone other than who they claim to be.
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