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Comment by Carl Monster on June 19, 2011 at 8:20am

Excellent video!

Comment by Dave on June 19, 2011 at 12:42am

Happy Fathers Day

Dad Life from Church on the Move on Vimeo.

Comment by J.D. on May 9, 2011 at 5:02pm

I agree with the importance of a non-virtual friendship but I also understand the other side of it as well.  I am a married man (2 weeks and 2 days) and have a 13 yr old son. I also live in a small town of about 2000 where everyone knows everyone and it's difficult to establish friendships if you don't have a certain name, wealth or career.  I don't go to bars and don't have much time to myself considering my son is actively involved in all sports so there are times where it seems an online friendship is not so much easier but a little more "you can be yourself" type of environment.  Now, I have had many instances that Clint has described and do not disagree one bit with that statement either.  In the end I think it depends on the person and their values/morals in regards to what you're going to find online.   

Comment by Clint Connolly on February 22, 2011 at 3:06pm

Well, Rockeman, I agree with you but I've been offended by some on AoM who seem to think that the purpose of the Net is for us to toy with each other and act fake.  

 

It's easy to forget that we're all real-people when online but I do think the goal is for us to have genuine "real" interactions rather than cultivate "virtual" connections.

 

Others would say that it's the complete opposite.  I mean it's fun to interact with people online etc. but if it doesn't translate into real knowledge of people and real friendship what's the point?  

 

That doesn't necessarily mean real friendships will occur on here (though it can) but that real knowledge that can lead to good relations with real people outside of AoM etc. is cultivated.

 

I'm probably not making it really clear.  

 

So I expect a lot and nothing here on AoM.  People have said things like, "it's online what do you expect" and my reaction is I expect authenticity.  

 

There are two things cyberspace can give 1.) Cover so that deception can be given full-vent or 2.) Cover so that reality can be safely given full-vent.  

 

I see the power and good of the net as Option 2 but it's not as simple as it sounds, of course.

Comment by Rockeman on February 22, 2011 at 10:56am

I agree Mr. Connolly that real life friendships are important; I have spent years trying to cultivate those.  I have also come to learn that sometimes what starts out as an online connection could result in a real life friendship.  People here have a public politeness that is cultural, that often never translate into authentic friendships.  I just believe there has to be the possibility for more connectivity with people.

Comment by Clint Connolly on February 22, 2011 at 12:50am

According to one big-time AoM-er - there is nothing real about the people here on AoM - if you want real friendships, this "man" says you should go out on the street not to the computer.

 

In theory I completely agree, however, I question why someone would purposefully present themselves as fake/virtual.

 

So Rockeman, I hope you find some good in-person friendships too, but glad you're here.

Comment by Seth Ballard on February 21, 2011 at 12:49pm

Congrats Jarret!!! Be sure to treasure this time as well and document the journey.

Comment by Rockeman on February 21, 2011 at 9:38am

Joined here looking for male friendships that help me balance family time and personal time.  I never feel that I have time for myself and I never want to wake up resenting my family because of it.

Comment by Jarret D Blum on February 17, 2011 at 1:05pm

Follow up on comment below.

I am happy to tell you the fertility treatments worked and we are now expecting in August.  My wife and I couldn't be more happy.

Comment by Clint Connolly on January 27, 2011 at 4:52pm

That's a cute Profile Pic Jeremiah (Jeremy, Jerry?)

 

My daughters are 9 and 15 but it seems like yesterday they were like your daughter in that pic. My sons are 7, 11 and 13.

 

Jump into the group - start a discussion - there hasn't been much activity on this forum!

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