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Internet to Blame for Lack of Close Friends

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the lack-of-drinking-buddies dept.

Anonymous Coward writes "Duke and University of Arizona researchers are citing the Internet as one of the main contributing factors to a shrinking of social networks among Americans. People say they have fewer people they can talk to about important stuff, even if they are talking to lots more people from all over the place about unimportant stuff online."

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  1. I'm lonely! I need friends! by Bob+Cat+-+NYMPHS · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Please, I'm desperate! Click on that thingy by this comment so my life will become fulfilling! NO NOT THAT ONE!!!! ARGGGHHH!

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  2. What do you mean "Shrinking Social Network"? by neomage86 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Facebook says I have over 300 friends!