'Social Networking'

What is 'social' about it? Surely 'anti-social networking' would be better?

People don't talk to each other anymore.

I have lots of 'friends' on these social websites who I haven't spoke to in ages (or may never speak to again). But on this thing; we can chat. We chat all the time... but never face to face. And perhaps I am as guilty as the next person. I am writing this after all...

So if a face-to-face conversation is out of the question, the 'chat' thing on Facebook (to name one), looks like being the answer. But I still send post-cards. I write e-mails and will at a push, send the odd text but somehow, I always think a postcard will put a bigger smile on a friendly face and somehow, make their day a little brighter. Just think... a person has travelled, (not very far in my case sometimes), found a card, bought a stamp, written the card, dug out the address and entrusted it to the Royal Mail... (it's easier to send an e-mail don't ya think?!)

A postcard to brighten up someones day? I hope so. They always brighten up mine...