In an ideal world, we could have it both ways. We could develop our relationships in-person and in cyberspace, thereby taking advantage of each realm. But we don't always have the luxury of ideal circumstances. There will be some people who we can only or mostly meet in-person, and others only or mostly via the internet. In the not too distance future, most people will have three types of social lives that will be distinct but overlapping.
Variety is the spice of life.