In the absence of the physical and social cues involved in traditional face-to-face interactions, the Internet fosters the creation of relationships that:
A) are usually misleading and lead to hurt feelings.
B) are built on common interests rather than social characteristics such as race and gender.
C) are lasting and enduring.
D) are based on being members of the same social category.

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The absence of physical and social cues in online interactions means that people rely more on common interests rather than traditional characteristics such as race and gender. This can lead to the creation of relationships that are built on shared interests and are not limited by social boundaries.

In the Absence of the Physical and Social Cues Involved