Which of the following is NOT a similarity between computer-mediated communication and face-to-face communication?
A) Communication can be synchronous.
B) A two-way channel is present.
C) Messages are permanent.
D) You control the self you want others to see.

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Messages in computer-mediated communication are not necessarily permanent, as they can be deleted, edited, or lost due to technical issues. In face-to-face communication, the messages are usually not recorded or stored for future reference, which means they are not permanent either. The other options (A, B, and D) are similarities between computer-mediated and face-to-face communication.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Similarity Between Computer-Mediated