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  Looking for feedback.
 
Not quite .debate material (yet), but I thought this might be a good place to solicit ideas. I have a coworker whose views on several key matters differ from and are irreconcilable with mine. For purposes of discussion, let's say that neither one of (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Friendships, online acquaintances, etc.
 
(...) Right, of course, the more time spent together (if things work out), the closer you'll be. (...) Hmm, I agree and disagree altogether. Two weeks ago I would've agreed; but I've just visited my hometown and saw my old friends, who I haven't had (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Re: Keeping things in perspective
 
(...) I agree. Todd is being a little morbid. I have a lot of good friends I have lost touch with (esp during my student days), I do not think of any of them as being "dead". Further, whilst I know a great deal of people online few of them really (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Re: Keeping things in perspective
 
(...) Only if their computer crashes as a result :D However, they can be born again. At least so long as they change their online identity. The person would then be an entirely different sort of animal than a friend, methinks. Somewhat sinister. (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
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