Communication via Virtual Networks

Using facebook and myspace is very efficient in sending messages across to anyone you are connected with. One of the reasons why it is so attractive to users is that one can view anyone's pictures, wall posts and status' within moments. It allowes anyone to communicate with any of their friends in an instant (brief or long) as well as join groups within a community to express views and opinions. However, these networks have just began to integrate itself within society. Because of this, it is complicated to see the direction it might take in the later years. It can significantly lower tradition modes of communications (face to face) and increase virtual communication. As this happens, I can imagine young kids unable to speak and connect with others personally because they have limited themselves through virtual communication. There are things virtual communication that cannot offer to people. To sense emotion from the other people, to express anger or happiness that cyberspace cannot mediate and to express passions, goals and dreams. It is one thing to write down how one feels about a personal issue and another to be able to communicate this through another.