BRILLANTES LAW: virtual friend vs. flesh and blood friend

BRILLANTES LAW: virtual friend vs. flesh and blood friend: Am I to realize now the difference between a virtual friend and one of the flesh and blood version? One article distinguishes between virtu...

virtual friend vs. flesh and blood friend

Am I to realize now the difference between a virtual friend and one of the flesh and blood version? One article distinguishes between virtual friends (meaning online buddies) from what she calls flesh and blood versions, meaning, those whom we actually meet in real life. Both send messages online. A flesh and blood friend however goes beyond sending messages by actually showing up to help you when you are in trouble. A virtual friend is someone who invites you online to be his friend. He or she may already be your friend or may just be an acquaintance or someone you simply know, whose invitation you accept just out of courtesy. A friend however of the flesh and blood type, goes beyond mere acquaintance. He or she is someone you like or trusts; someone you sympathize with or support. Friendship thus of the flesh and blood type may be put to a test. You may realize that he or she may not be a true friend, as for instance, he has betrayed your trust or has not shown any sympathy or provided any support to you. No such test is expected of someone who is merely a virtual friend.