"Friends" over the Internet
I often hear people over the internet referring to people that they have met and communicated with solely over the internet as "Friends". Does this even count? I considered the question, but I'm not certain. People over the internet are human beings that talk, feel emotions, laugh, whether you can see it or not. The only thing missing is that "human experience" when you can go places and see them physically.
I guess a definition of friend is needed.
People will define what a friend is differently, but my definition is a person you can share mutual knowledge and understanding with. A friend is also generally someone you're comfortable around.