It’s very fascinating to think of the upcoming generation who use online products to augment relationships that may not have been previously possible. Theodora Stites writes about a typical day in her life and how the online world connects her and defines her relationships. Relationships that take time to manage but the web is allowing people like Theodra to modify their level of engagement with their peer groups, engaging others with various levels of social intimacy.

Previously, there were acquaintances, friends, and colleagues. Now websites such as MySpace, Friendster, Dodgeball, Plazes, Facebook, and of course IM, are allowing users to customize and define new social groupings.

The future is ready for the connectivity that continuous computing will bring. I hope to be one of the many riding the wave as it crashes upon the rocks.