Correct but they’re often sacrificing other things instead. I mean the ability to block out surrounding distractions to focus on a virtual conversation shows great focus, yet at the same time you have a disconnect of physical presence awareness to achieve this (i.e. walking out onto the street and getting hit by a bus). In addition, the ability to have a virtual private conversation with anyone anywhere is great, yet in truth you’re publicly broadcasting your conversation to everyone around you which often shows a lack of etiquette (values) on your part.

Anyways my point here is that depending upon what you do, these traits or abilities you’re learning could be beneficial or hazardous to your job. Thus some organizational cultures may demand them, while others will avoid them. From my personal perspective, the benefits of mobile virtual face time don’t outweigh the traits being learned which I view as negative ones.

If however individuals place physical limitations on their virtual interactions (i.e. step to a small private area to talk to someone), then you’ll often have amazing and balanced results. I mean for those who are aware of virtual community building, this is a common approach often used in creating real, vibrant and meaningful communities online. In effect, the more you place physical limitations and restrictions on the virtual environment, the more real the community becomes. The Well is a perfect example of this.