Fourth, it is important to remember that online culture is very fast-paced. There may be
value, therefore, in studying the perception of Facebook friendship longitudinally, to track the changing nature of this concept over time. Researchers could also build on previous studies by undertaking further mixed-mode work that tests users’ perceptions of others as activities move from the online to the offline arena. Some comparable work has been conducted in relation to Internet dating, which may provide some lessons.