It depends on your needs and on the situation.
I think some aspects of friendship, like for instance giving someone support in a difficult situation, work better in a situation where the people are actually together.

"Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others" ~ Groucho Marx

Well, I guess. I have some virtual friends (I've meet them in real life though) and I can talk with them about everything. Better than with my friends in real life.
It's different, because you don't see each other very often and that makes it so much fun. I know it sounds weird, but in my opinion it's true.

How are you doin'?

Generally speaking there is not that much of a difference.

When it comes to friends there is no difference in virtual or real life friends...

depends on the situation. Speaking to virtual friends can be less difficult. You have time to think about what you say. But real friends can be looked in the eyes, their skin can be touched and you feel their hair and notice their smell ... unbeatable by virtual friends

i wont write any philosophical comments but simply say:Virtual

You think I'm strange because I'm different;I think you're strange because you're all the same

virtual is better, low cost, you can go in japan, usa, europe, africa staying at home!!

both can be important

Every blade of grass has its angel that bends over it and whispers, 'Grow, grow.'

both are indeed important..
but i can better talk with my virtual friends.. although i sometimes really miss hugging them.

Eat me !

Both are important i guess

Both have their (dis)advantages.

You don't need to control him.... you need to unleash him!

Both in different ways... When you are sad real friend can take care of you and virtual can just tell that she/he is sorry... But sometimes it's easier to talk when you don't see another person...

http://deezmo.vuodatus.net

yes! virtual friends are way better! to me my virtual friends are more real than anything else.
they understand me better. i love my virtual friends

yeah, it's hard to say,,
just figure it out by yourself~~

Too Much Love Will Kill You... ⊙_⊙

I think real friends r better, cuz u can see them and trust them.
In virtual world anyone can be someone else, and u can't all ways trust to the "virtual friend"

BUT in virtual way we can have fun without meeting anyone!