What makes mediated relationships especially appealing?

Reading Material- Looking out looking in . Alder/Proctor
Respond in 200-300 words to each of the following questions (in the same post):

1. Explain the principle, communication is irreversible. Use personal examples to demonstrate how this principle has affected your own life.
2. Read “Virtually Separated” on page 40 in the course text. Answer the three questions that follow:

What makes mediated relationships especially appealing?
How is communication likely to differ in mediated and face-to-face relationships?
In your opinion, what is the best way to transition from mediated to face-to-face communication?