Very well stated.

I take it the response to this was not one of complete acknowledgement or understanding?


In the end, I think that part of the problem is that, especially over the computer, it can seem both very hard and very easy to connect with other people. Sometimes, it seems like a person can make friends just by posting whilst others seem to always be alone or out of the loop which can be very frustrating. The important thing to keep in mind is that most of the people who post here became friends not overnight, but by doing what amratis posted, through conversation and shared experiences. Friendships over the internet tend to take a bit longer to develop because it's usually through words on a page, but if you pace yourself and really try to listen to the other person, find out who they are, what they're all about and the like, you can connect and in many cases, the friendships will endure.

Take care all.