Friends... How Many of Us Have Them...

the exchange of words
building bridges together
or is it a ruse?

Online friendships are one of the cornerstones of today's society. Finding people who share common interests online is almost as easy as going to the super market and finding that cereal with just the right mix of crunchy oats and mini marshmallows. But why is it that many of the people you find turn out to be shady faggots who are out for nothing more than to improve their game?

I found this individual online who I was really feeling. He was a lot like me in many respects but different enough that we could learn from each other. Of course from my first relationship I learned not to rush into things, so I took it slow and tried to get to know him. Things got complicated very quickly and I felt like there was something beneath the surface that was yet to be revealed. I have since backed off from my initial approach leaving enough space that communication is possible, but not as easy as it was.

I don't know what's becoming of six degrees of separation. Since the advent of the Internet, it has become more like .5 degrees of separation. Intermixing circles are all over Gotham. A web of connections -- people who seem destined to meet because they have the same friends -- but never the opportunity. No longer is that a unique situation; no longer a good omen.

Does online have a positive or a negative relationship to social workings? Will it ever become a replacement for actual real-life friendships? For every one quality friend it seems like there are four who should be in Belleview -- and they all know each other.

I wonder which of the five I'll be next...