Originally Posted by right-track

What about the trend for friends communicating between each other via computer, as opposed to actually meeting in person.
It seems to be on the up more and more these days.
Time was, if you wanted to chat to a mate it usually meant a trip to their house.
Now all you have to do is MSN them.
You can even play against them online.
The ramifications this may have on modern society is well worth delving deeper into.