Editor's Note: A number of people believe that genuine friendships can develop in both the digital and physical realms, with the boundaries between the two areas continuing to blur. Do you agree?
Johnson (UK)
I don't believe in virtual friendship. It is much easier to lie on the phone via email or as a pen pal than it is in person. Real friendships are based on honesty and trust. I guess most of us will trust some important decisions or well-being to someone that we never have had a face-to-face talk with before.
Xiao Dan, 22, gives up her studies to marry Kong Chuang, 23, after three days of chatting on the messaging app service, WeChat. [Photo/IC] |