Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Something worth thinking about when it comes to online grieving

My concerns exactly...

In many ways, it is easier to dwell in this virtual world during a time of grief than confront a challenging reality. But Facebook is a clumsy and shallow conduit for emotion. The banter characteristic of online forums cannot replace the many important conversations that need to occur on campus in the coming days. And online “friendships” serve as a poor substitute for the strong interpersonal bonds that tie our community together.

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