I agree that through text messaging, emails, social network sites that people don't really "talk" to each other anymore. I always say that I rarely see people actually chat on their cell phones anymore. However, with this instant form of communication, it opens up channels of activity unavailable to us ten years ago.
We used to write a letter. Then it would take several days for the person to receive it. Then of course several more days to wait for a response. Now, we we can send an email/text and within minutes or even seconds receive a response. This gives us the opportunity to instantly respond back and so forth. Communication is made easier and more accessible.
As for social networking sites, I have been able to get back in touch with old friends who I dearly miss. I can get a snap shot of their life by looking at their pictures and getting updates on their career path, where they live, etc. In turn, I feel connected to these people who I honestly care about.
There are obviously negatives to modern day communication and certainly one can feel disconnected. However, it also provides so many opportunities to maintain relationships that we otherwise would have lost.
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