emotional exchange on the internet

[piranha]

from a discussion elsejournal comes this statement:

"The Internet is uniquely un-suited to emotional content."

agree, or disagree? why?

discuss if you would be so kind.

[crossposted to LJ/DW, comments welcome in both places.]

Comments

[rho]

Disagree, but with the caveat that I think it depends a lot on the communication style of the person in question. If I'm discussing or explaining something that I know will be highly emotional for me, I find the Internet much better suited than any medium that involves me having to use my voice. When I'm emotional, my voice gets shaky and uncertain and generally can't be relied upon whereas I can still type coherently, concisely, and articulately.