Haven't I heard many people say that we live in a "connected world"! At first, this seems rather peculiar because simultaneously there is much talk about individualisation, social fragmentation, independence and freedom. In the "Network Society" of Jan Van Dijk (2006), he takes that, "both tendencies might be two sides of the same coin."
Undoubtedly, the quantity and quality of social relationships might improve if communication technology enables us to get in touch easily with almost everybody, regardless of our and their whereabouts. Thats one type of users then. Those who want to stay in touch.
Then there are others who simply created and live a life in the online world (i.e online networking sites, virtual communities, dating sites etc). People who surf the web just like others are walking down Oxford Street, looking and feeling and experiencing every bit of what the "online life" has to offer them. Just like you will find yourself looking at an attractive person while waiting in line at the groceries, you can also start looking for that person in an online forum. That is what I meant when I mentioned that we have to clearly identify the users we are talking about. And speaking (blogging) of attractive people, yes, it is claimed that love can be found online. And it has.
In regards to the judgement, thats what I was referring to as well. Just like you won't judge the guy looking at the hot girl in line, you should not judge the guy who looks at the girl on line.
Cause online life, IS, happening.
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