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Originally Posted by squirell nutkin
My buddy pointed out that a) The people who join these sites do so because they want to make a connection and they have not been able to do that IRL, otherwise why join? b) When a connection looms close, they panic and retreat in order to keep the non-connected status quo they are subconsciously creating.
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A is like saying you only use the Internet for research after you've scoured every book in the brick and mortar library. UT is right -- it's a useful tool, and far more attractive to some than a chance "hubba hubba" at the bar. As for B, Clod and Jim have given good insight.
I joined AcceptableCherub as a 19 year old college freshman and ended up finding my husband there. It takes time, and some missed connections.