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Many people make friends through social sites and chat rooms. Others believe that it is not a good idea to make friends without meeting them face to face. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Communication through the
internet
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 has become an essential part of our lives. It is common to have a pen-friend living in another country without even meeting them. A segment of society is convinced that these kinds of friendships can lead to adverse consequences. Others,
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, believe the opposite. The following paragraphs will analyze both views and explain my support of the latter view. The
internet
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 makes it possible to find like-minded
people
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 and build lasting relationships. More specifically, in online group chats of certain topics, individuals have more chances to meet someone who shares their interests rather than at the workplace. Because the
internet
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 connects
people
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 from all around the world.
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 of communicating with like-minded
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, individuals will less likely fall into depression and feel lonely.
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, it is a good opportunity for disabled
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 to make friends. Later,
people
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 engaged in these kinds of relationships can meet each other and become best friends or even a couple.
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, my friend met her husband on the
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 3 years before meeting him in person. On the negative side,
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 are different, some may have bad intentions.
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, individuals may become victims of cyberbullying, identity or personal information theft, and etc. It is difficult to identify the bad intentions of others without seeing them.
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, I believe that vigilance and intelligence can effectively help to tackle
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 issue.
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,
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 should take basic precocious measures to ensure their financial, mental and physical safety. To conclude,
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 making friends online has some potential threats, it gives more opportunities to meet good
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 from other countries.
People
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 should be cautious.

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