ce and significantly eliminates anxiety that can be caused by face-to-face interaction. Others feel that CMC lacks social context cues and causes depersonalization. Both sides of the issue agree that both face to face and CMC have their advantages. I feel that people are better off communicating in person despite cost or convenience. I think that people need to communicate face to face in order to see the person's eyes and other body language as well as to hear their tone of voice. I tend to agree with researchers that conclude CMC causes depersonalization and it is inferior to talking with someone in person. I feel that CMC, while convenient, causes isolation and inhibition. I have a strong bias that the world has become too reliant on computers. I do realize however, that CMC has its place and can be effective when used efficiently but still suggest that it be used sparingly....
