I believe that humans require socialization. Online interaction is
possible without socialization, but I believe that each of us will ascribe
some affect to the style of writing and facial features to the author.
Furthermore, I see interactive video as a welcome relief. Nursing is an
occupation that demonstrates the healing power of human touch. Nonverbal
communication is extremely important to meaning.
Several *onliners* use smiley (spelling?) faces and odd characters to add
the human to what we say. :)
I have seen at least twenty different facial expressions made with a 101
keyboard.
Anonymity is important, but does no justice to establishing and
maintaining community.
I extend and withdraw, have time-have no time. But, I learn each time I
respond.
Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you
just sit there.
-- Will Rogers
-- Jesse W. White jwhite@comp.uark.edu