[MissT74]

I consider myself pretty knowledgable about the online world. Both chat and forums. I have been an avid chatter and forum participator for the past 12 years. I have met many, many people online that I have also met in real person.

I feel that my experience, the 12+ years, gives me the insight and knowledge on getting the proper "feel" of anyone, any personality, that I've met online.

I've met and maintained many friendships from people I've met online. From my husband, to a boyfriend, to really REALLY good friends (I consider them "best" friends, but only a few) but on the flip side to kind of scary, a little weird, etc etc...I've just always made sure to be safe and follow the typical "meeting people from online" rules until I'm comfortable enough with them.

However, even having said all that, it does cause me concern and make me pause when I know that my daughter has a My Space page and is meeting (ie talking too) people from all over the country/world. As a mother, YIKES!

As a grown female, I was/am cool with it, for myself.

T