Why Do Online Friends Not Count as Confidants

question 29

Multiple Choice

Why do online friends not count as confidants?

• A) They cannot provide the same emotional support as in-person friends.
• B) Online friends can offer diverse opinions rather than echo chambers.
• C) Social media friends are geographically closer than confidants.
• D) Many social media "friends" are actually digital personas, or bots.

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