We certainly seem to live in a more secluded society, and it runs far deeper than the Internet. From what I've gleaned, this isolation has been increasing for decades. (Immediately I was reminded of a book on my list to read called Bowling Alone[1].)
But I had associated the Internet with better connectedness as a result. I wasn't raised in an active neighborhood community, it was just the place I lived. And so I live today; I don't really know who my direct neighbors are, because my social life is smeared out so much farther. While I am cordial and pleasant, there's not a lot of social depth left of me to share. Which likely comes across as aloof.
But I had associated the Internet with better connectedness as a result. I wasn't raised in an active neighborhood community, it was just the place I lived. And so I live today; I don't really know who my direct neighbors are, because my social life is smeared out so much farther. While I am cordial and pleasant, there's not a lot of social depth left of me to share. Which likely comes across as aloof.
[1] http://bowlingalone.com/