Online vs In-Person Interactions

Discussions debate whether social interactions, experiences, or activities discussed in the parent post can be effectively replicated online or require in-person, offline equivalents.

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robg Nov 30, 2010 View on HN

That's an online phenomenon, right? How does that work in real life?

StavrosK Mar 26, 2015 View on HN

Not beside you, just online, but yes.

theshrike79 Aug 22, 2024 View on HN

You missed the "online" bit in the comment you replied to.

worrycue Aug 21, 2023 View on HN

I agree it's a social interaction. Just not an in-person one.

unexistance Oct 27, 2016 View on HN

if only this can be translated into online experience T_T

jonkiddy Jul 14, 2017 View on HN

Provide an online option and I'm in.

kolinko Mar 6, 2011 View on HN

hm, imho it is not as fun as offline

mgfist Jun 27, 2022 View on HN

Congrats, but do you ever wonder if it would've been faster/easier in person?

Solvitieg Aug 17, 2020 View on HN

It remains an open question whether online interactions are a sufficient replacements to in person interactions.

dkersten Jun 16, 2014 View on HN

Am I missing something? I just see a whole load of "online".