What’s up, WhatsApp

WhatsApp has the flexibility of creating many groups. All the set theory and Venn diagram that was learned in the high school mathematics can be effectively put in practice while creating these WhatsApp groups. a,b,c will form a group; it will branch out into few optional subgroups of a&b, a&c, b&c. This is just an exaggerated example but, it is possible. The objective of this is to improve communication and collaboration. Unfortunately the truth is that these groups end up being a group of strangers, without providing an opportunity to establish trust and attachment. 

When an individual from the group is reached out for personal connect, it leads to a sense of doubt than friendship. The very first message “hello, how are you?” strikes an alert and puts the other person in defensive mode. Where are you? seems to be a scary question. The response is why do you ask? Why did you message me in private? and so on. It was little awkward situation to explain that I was part of the other group and just trying to establish a connection with the other person. 

I am from the age, when the common mode of communication is to write letter. After posting the letter, it takes about 2 to 3 days for the letter to reach the addresses. They will take a day to two to write a response. It will take another 2 to 3 days to get the letter and read their response. It took 5 - 7 days, to have two way communication. The family bonding was great and it felt close to people (the personal touch of the handwritten notes) than it is now when with the instant messaging advancement. Then, we were far but close; Now, we appear to be close but separated by layers of walls in between.

What do you think? Please comment.