Do You Trust Online People

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Very interesting contribution.

A few interesting things here.

Firstly, don't worry about making a so-called "mindless thread", as I believe this is fairly inclusive under the "lunatic fringe" section this site faciliatates.

About trusting information on here: You take everything in life, even from people you know in person or have known for years and even those you "trust", with a grain of salt. When it comes to anonymous posts or posters with years of credentials on a forum it's all pretty much the same to me: look into the topic, see what they're saying, and scout the dichotomies between fact and ficiton. What's left after all of that is generally their opinion beside what I feel are the'facts'.

So while the answer is "not really" or "definitely not 100%", to an extent, I do give some of the information here some value.


Now "online romances"? Those are dangerous. Talk about playing with fire when you're blindfolded? I'd have to say online romances, while conveniant for some, aren't only dangerous but detrimental. Folks can become withdrawn or lose interest in their life away from the computer with their percieved loved one. I'm stupid though, and am currently taking part in my 3rd "online relationship".

I did meet the first one and we dated for 3 years. The second lasted for 3 years also and ended without my meeting her. The current online relationship I'm a part of is pretty peachy and I should be meeting her in January if things work out. She's just a state away.

Overall though, it's really up to you to not be dumb and trust yourself to look into things beyond the surface level.

lol.. nice pic..

Thank you!! I knew it would be appreciated!

NO

No and Hell No.

Trust no one. I'm not really Robin Williams.

lol..

I don't trust anybody...period

Interesting that you participate in online romances, as that is the whole premise of this Catfish show. I am interested in watching the movie after this.
I don't think that I would ever be able to trust an online romance. I have to see, smell, touch the person...though I am a bit too trusting in nature (says my husband, who refuses to make a profile here due to 'security issues').
How would you have this relationship without meeting the person?
I'm happy that you found someone!

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lol.. nice pic.. good..

And here I was going to ask for an autograph to sell online.

that funny feeling you have.. keep it its for your own good.. be safe.. dont make silly threads..

You are a very confusing person Mr(s). Coward...care to elaborate?

Ahahahahahaha.

Well I did say I met one of them and it lasted for 3 years. That ended up being my first 'real' relationship, ironically, and it was 15 when it started with a girl who was 18 months older than me.

The one that was online only, how did I deal with it? I went into it knowing it would be that type of relationship and interpreted it as a sacrifice. The girl herself was someone I felt I could impact, somewhat greatly, in a very positive way and I decided to take that opportunity and the sacrifice that came along with it. It paid off. My life is forever changed by her and I do think the effect I was aiming to achieve on her was also accomplished.

I'm very grateful. The 'relationship' I'm taking part in now isn't quite so intense or involved. It's mainly something to keep me in relatively good cheer throughout the day. I'm not sure I have any expectations for this for the time being.

Kudos to you, then! I do hope it works out, or leads to better things.