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July 19, 2011

Best friends forever? In a world of social networking, maybe not

The Denver Post’s Sheba R. Wheeler explores the modern phenomena of digital friendship:

“Modern friendships are complicated since social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter continue to blur the line between acquaintances and true friends.

Friendships used to be based on socializing and shared values, interests and experiences.

….

Today, friendships have a shelf life.”

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