hopelesslyInvo
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Joined: 2/10/2008 From: the future Status: offline
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sometimes it's like getting flowers. if you're interested in a person but this is all they can give, someone might be more than happy to have whatever they can get. it depends what a person is looking for and what they'll be satisfied with, but think of how many cases people are happy to see, hear, talk, and otherwise interact in all ways aside from touch. think of how many pictures you enjoy looking at. how many videos you watch. the times you talk but don't have the presense. online can be good for initial things, as well as when you are apart, it allows you to make a connection with people similarly as you would in person. imagine if no one had pictures in their profiles. most people like to see another, and speak with them before they arrange to meet. some people like to see a lot before they meet or are part of it. some however can't meet without turning their whole life into upheaval. but yeah, i still see it like giving flowers in most cases. it might not be exactly what you want, or the full extent of it, but most people can still be happy to have it. would you be happy to see someone else on cam? i'm going to assume yes, regardless of what being on camera includes, it's nice to see someone you like. so it's only natural that others would as well, whether that will be enough however is going to be a difference among individuals. there are many reasons why someone might not be able to meet in person, or at least at all times. think of being able to see a video of a family member, or friend you couldn't otherwise meet or you've become separated from; to hear their voice, and still be able to talk to them, ask them things, see them smile, it's pretty hard to argue that they won't wish they could be there, but it's also pretty hard to argue it would be better to not have this contact or connection with them at all, or that it's insignificant. imagine being in the military or on a business trip, and you can still see and talk to the people you love and normally are with back home in such manner. pictures, letters, and phone calls can mean so much, it can be so good to hear and to see them, i think this is of the same nature, but with more capability. will a person have no desires for more or to be together in the flesh, that's unlikely. but will they get anything out of it, i have no doubts.
< Message edited by hopelesslyInvo -- 5/4/2008 3:17:34 PM >
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