Are internet social networking sites causing people to become more alienated from each other in real life, or is the trend towards I individualism causing us to resort to using the electronically world and Facebook and websites like GS are just a symptom of that movement?
What surprises me is how Pakistanis in Pakistan still know how to socialize whereas people are Increasingly isolated in the states. In Pak you won’t see people eating out alone. I’m at a sorta pseudo restaurant (not even fast food, no one is here for a quick bite), and there are 3-4 tables with a solitary customer.
You won’t see this in Pakistan and other countries.
GS is kind of real. Some healthy debates - at least for last 3 to 4 months. FB is quite phony. All abt photos. Look ma, where I am.
Growing up we would have spontaneous matches. Or practice. Cricket hocckey football. You name it. Now video games. Going to the gym. Running with music blaring into ears. Talk to the squirrels, dam it.
Has it's pros and cons. On one hand it can bring people closer and on the other hand it can be isolating and limits more substantial interactions with others and even the environment. Agree with Southie in that GS has more substance than FB at least. The latter never appealed to me, never made an account.
FB is better for the contacts that you dont get in touch often by phone or in person. For example people in other states or country but its not the substitute for real socialization.
1- are people in Pakistan able to socialize vs in US. I suppose it has some merit because with independence for some , less social outlets are a cost.
2- people eating alone is not always a good indicator, people could be traveling for work and not know many people in the area, or be out and about on solo errands and having a meal. Many people would rather not eat at a fast food joint.
3- FB and it's impact. It is in how you use it, connect with pals. Stay in touch etc. Schedule and distances have an impact that can be reduced with more of an awareness of going one in the lives of friends and family. I have found it to be very good for that. It should be a supplement or component if your social interactions and not all of it.
Now as far as the picture fest of ladies standing sideways, legs crossed hand on hips type of Cosmo nonsense .. That has gone rampant. Also the show off factor, but at times it's just amusing.
