I didn't see it at the time; but reading some of these corkboard postings reminds me of how addicted I was to this place. It can be a great support system for people.... helped me get through my divorce and I'm greatful; but in reading these posts I can see that I wasn't the only one who felt like I belonged here only to find that the people I spent so many hours chatting with were nothing more than characters of their making. It was fun and helpful; but I see happening to others what happened to me. When it crosses that line and it's no longer just fun........just know that it's sometimes better to trust real people with your hopes, dreams and fears than it is to hide behind anonimity and unwittingly give that trust to compassionless characters. If you're here for the first time out of curiosity as was I so long ago....you're in for a wild ride;-) enjoy; but don't take anything too seriously.
There...I feel better....party on
peace and lollipops

I am getting to the point where I agree....I do have friends here, but in rt they are so different....and icq and e-mail are not always reliable...so once you get past the lite chat phase, it is tough to know where you really stand...seems best to have a balance between rt and vt friends...this computer has gotten all too important in my life...but what can I do, it's my husband's and he doesn't have a problem....I think the cyber world can be every bit as addictive as drugs....

serious? what's that? hahahahaha

uh...ok...i think!

me being me

who the hell are ya? lol

Good avice to the unwary. It takes some time to know who one can trust and be friends with. There are a few people here I would trust with my life.

having said his piece....Grabs an MGD and surfs...

*nods solemly* Good advice.