Question

I am working on a list. I think the point will be obvious. Comments?

Answer 1

Levels of Friendship:

True friends: People you would do anything for. For example, people you would not question after you helped bury a random dead body with after making arrangements to be their alibi.

Best friends: People you would do about anything for. For example, people you would help bury a body. You would not in any way partake in the killing, and would make sure to get your own alibi straight.

Close friends: People that have a deep, lasting, and mutual impact on your life due to a strong concern for one another. For example, you would lie for them, perhaps even to the police, but only as long as you were sure it would not get you into too much trouble.

Friends: People you truly care about who reciprocate this. For example, you would arrange their bail, let them cry on your shoulder, and not discuss the confession they made in an emotional state because that is for the police to find out. However, you would have nothing to do with their extreme criminal acts.

Close Associates: People you care about. For example, you would be worried about them if they got in any sort of trouble.

Associates: People you care about somewhat. For example, people who's actions would bring you joy or worry, but not in a very deep way.

People you know. For example, people you make an effort to learn the names of.

Facebook Friends: People you would randomly click a button for.

Answer 2

Why not change "people you know" to 'acquaintances'. I think theyre on the same level.

What is this for anyway? :P

Answer 3

Well, I was discussing how the term friend has been devalued by Facebook and it sort of grew from there.

Answer 4

I don't know if this is up for criticism or its completely serious, but I feel this is supposed to be humorous.

Huh. If not, then it made me laugh, still.

Answer 5

Half serious...

Answer 6

Well, I'd just like to point out that you don't need to physically meet someone to have an emotional, spiritual and deeply-rooted sympathy for their health and being. I suppose a Facebook friend is an extreme idea.

I've never met you. But I know there is a physical body there, and I have a degree of care and respect for your behavior and lifestyle. I'd rather talk to you than some physical bodies out there in the real world. Some people have bestfriends over the internet, and if that doesn't tear you up inside then I don't knwo what will.

Answer 7

Ah, but there is still something ephemeral about even a deep internet relationship.

Answer 8

Would't emotional connection vary person-to-person.

Answer 9

Yes, but in all cases it is easier to break when it is just online.

Answer 10

@Compassionate very very true