Argumentative Essay On Cyber Friendships

[6] You have a friend. Your friend isn't your neighbor living down the street or that kid you go to school with who always pulls your ponytail in greeting, but can be there to listen when you need advice. No, your friend is on the other side of your computer. [1] He lives behind that bio picture he posted on his account last week – he is the name posted beneath that picture. [2] According to his bio and your recent conversations, your friend is nice. Perhaps, you've even become "best friends". There is just one downside to your long distance friendship. [3] Unfortunately, you have never met your friend in real life. Sure, you've exchanged pictures, possibly even Skyped. [4] Reading his words and listening to him, you do not believe that your …show more content…
[5] As some may successfully argue, cyber friendships are cheaper and do allow for constant contact between long distance friendships. [4] Chatting through various mobile apps, individuals can maintain conversations as though they were right beside each other. [1] Some mobile apps even allow friends to see each other while they are conversing, which enriches and strengthens the friendship experience. [3] Additionally, social media sites are becoming more prevalent – Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram are just some of these. According to these statistics, cyber friendships seem to be cheaper and more instant than actual friendships, and the convenience level is extremely addictive, as individuals can maintain contact and conversations on their devices literally every minute of the …show more content…
[2] In history, bullying has always been physical. [3] Unfortunately with the advance of technology, individuals can feel safe bullying and scoffing at others because their pictures and identities are hidden behind a computer screen. [1] Individuals who become the unfortunate victims of cyber bullies can experience devastating bouts of depression and self-degradation. [6] With friendships also come bullies. Technology provides a more secret avenue for bullies to take advantage of there victims and yet not easily be caught. In real life friendships and relationships, although bullying still occurs, having an actual friend there in that moment helps to encourage victims. [4] Having a physical friend to comfort someone when one feels down is truly a priceless gift. Additionally, if individuals are only friends through a technological screen – such as phones, tablets, Ipads, and computers – then there will never be true faithfulness and trust between individuals, as they may claim to be "best friends" and yet have closer relationships with the real people living around them. Cyber bullying is a terrible byproduct of the rampant technology in this modern world, and cyber friendships are not really able to be there to encourage their suffering friends, while in real life