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Originally Posted by Cipher
So What's your reason.
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The question was general - "why do humans socialize?" I answered that question. If one is being purely analytical - that should be the reason for one personally to socialize. However, the body *rewards* you for socialization:
1) you live longer and are healthier
2) more likely to be mentally functional
MMOs and forums provide mental stimulation which is good in a pinch... but they rather lack all the other components humans may need (smell, facial cues, pheromones, other pack behavior cues). How often do we see "the guy in the gaming store" who is so socially awkward it even makes the other gamers a bit squeamish? It takes practice to be socially "ept". We are innately social animals as a species ... so I'd say ask that question again when online experiences approximate a 'holodeck' or sensory suit
A face-to-face LAN party is a superior experience but the Internet is very nice to have for when that is too difficult.