I have a friend, a Friend, here on T.N. and in real life. Over the last 3 or so years we have met 3 times. There was a time of a year or so when I did'nt have a page here (formerly I wasbakyrdndst)and we had no real contact. But last may or June I came back and he was the first person I looked for and found and "FRIENDED" ! Two weeks ago he was in town and treated me to an evening at a Korean/Russion style spa. Now don't get any funky ideas... I am divorcing and he is happily married to a woman ,and a beutiful profile photo do they have. Two dudes shootin the shit at a public/pay for hottubbin sauna havin few hours. Nice
I agree, the word is diluted. I didn't watch it but there was a movie a few years ago about a young woman who traveled across the US to meet all of her "friends". I can only guess it was awkward for many. I try to be judicious when managing facebook friends, but it still gets me into trouble. I'd prefer to see terms like 'contacts' or maybe something as strong as 'buddies' or 'pals'.