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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
Okay, then the people who post those things enjoy micro-communication. Enjoying micro-communication doesn't make you a better fan.
So people who don't express their feelings in gif format or 30 word blurbs on public internet boards are emotionally constipated? How about those of us who are happy enough with a good old-fashioned face-to-face conversation over a couple beer?
A friend of mine recently started dating a younger woman, and he's baffled at the hourly texts she sends him with the most inane and content-less messages, expecting him to respond to them immediately. How did the human species manage any kind of emotional contact and socialization before texting and twitter?
- Ate chocolate. Mmm.
- Just had to park. I hate wide cars!!!!
- Have to remember to try a new kind of green tea. This one sucks.
- Did you see that cat falling off a garage on youtube? HILARIOUS!!
- Nice shot by Cammy!
Ah, the rich tapestry of human expression via digital micro-text. |
Agreed it doesn't make them better fans. But I think it is just another form of communication. Different strokes for different folks. Not better or worse just different