Regarding Grief on Livejournal Amongst the Bears and Fags

[nfotxn]

I think today we were given proof that grief travels through all communities, even internet ones.

Comments

[captainblunder.livejournal.com]

after all of my bitching about the real world vs. the online world, this event shocked me. i dont' even know what to say about this at all, except that maybe people CAN connect with other people in a virtual setting. i've always been so anti-chat room, etc. but who knows. it's a fascinating topic.

[nfotxn.livejournal.com]

I think as time goes on more and more people are willing to take electronic communication more seriously. That's the most important factor, the amount of people taking things seriously. Livejournal fosters that sort of community pretty well, although I think most people are would agree that The Real Thing is ultimately where it's at.

What this demonstrates to me is the more wide-spread acceptance of the internet into people's personal lives.

[mathan.livejournal.com]

*GRIN* I could have told you that a long time ago. :) Yes, in that weird way, people can become attached through the Internet, just like people become attached via the phone. You've been there yourself. ;)

It would be interesting to read a number of papers about Internet and psychology, or to do the studies.

[(Anonymous)]

*GRIN* I'm smug

[tommybear.livejournal.com]

I must admit to being quite impressed by the outpouring of support as well.

[lynxmaul.livejournal.com]

hmmm no matter how anyone communicates there is always something you will learn.. where it be something about the person themselves, a specific behavioural pattern, opinion, new knowledge or just about anything...
These things can all be communicated online, in person, on the phone, whatever form of contact there is always a lot you can learn about someone even by how they spell or use of emoticons.. it is a deep psychological meaning only u need to look hard to find the hidden meaning conciously rather than taking it in sub conciously..
I have been deeply affected by some people i have known while being online.. a few of my first friends when i came out were met online etc.. and I'm very grateful to those who have helped me through all that has come my way thus far..
>:}

Agreed...

[dirtyglamour.livejournal.com]

I too understand the feeling of empathy and of putting yourself in someone else's shoes. I don't know Mark or Chris at all really. But I can very easily imagine myself in Chris's shoes, and what he must be going through.

I felt the same sort of sadness/empathy for the families of victims of 9/11. I didn't know ANY of them. But sudden tragic events have a way of making grief travel beyond the immediate family or community. I guess it makes us more acutely aware of our own mortality and that of those around us.