[nobody9999]

>You underestimate the power of convenience. It doesn't bother me much, but I've lost friends because we couldn't keep in touch anywhere other than facebook and whatsapp. Eventually, anyone can stop needing to talk to you.

Then I guess they weren't very good friends, were they? If they were, they might make an effort, no?

[kelnos]

Perhaps not, but often there's value in maintaining casual friendships.

[nobody9999]

>Perhaps not, but often there's value in maintaining casual friendships.

A good point. I can't (and don't pretend to) speak for anyone else, but I want to be around people who want to be around me. And not all of those.

Take from that what you will.