It's local socializing. But to call online interactions "not as social" seems quite silly to me. If anything, it has the possibility of being more social. The

It's local socializing. But to call online interactions "not as social" seems quite silly to me. If anything, it has the possibility of being more social. The internet has connected me with people worldwide. I've stayed with people I've met online. Something my parents would never have dreamed of being able to do. I learn about global politics and the differing worldviews of people from Australia, Japan, Germany, Brazil, Sweden, the list goes on and on. I'd much rather discuss the cherry blossoms in the Spring than play a game of cards. Or learn how a saying in America might have a different meaning in Australia (and vice-versa). I find my online social life far more enriching than the forced interactions of my life offline and find it irritating when anyone ever implies it's not "real social interaction". My "fake" social interactions have taught me a foreign language, made me more aware of geo-political differences, and put me in touch with people I'd never have gotten a chance to meet if I went out to the park to socialize with the local kids instead.