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Opinion: Online Friendships Deserve Recognition as Genuine Connections

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A blog post published on Bearblog argues that friendships formed online are just as valid and meaningful as those developed in person. The piece challenges the common social tendency to dismiss or undervalue relationships that exist primarily in digital spaces. The author contends that shared experiences, emotional support, and mutual understanding — hallmarks of real friendship — can all exist between people who have never met physically. The post gained traction on Hacker News, accumulating 13 points from the community.

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