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Originally Posted by mcl6136
Internet may not be REAL life to you but it is to me. Don't disiguise your opinions as facts.
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An absolutely correct admonition on your part. I apologize for so doing. What I say goes for me, and is not to be taken as some universal judgment. It's irritating when people do that and I can well understand your feelings.
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"Being a pc member" is not -- for me -- at all like being behind a shield, nor do I feel as though I'm driving a cab. Plenty of people "meet" on line, and have relationships that turn into long friendships, and to downgrade these is, in my view, really pessimistic. I've "met" people online who have helped me write books, learn about new places, and I've met some of them face to face...and all of these combinations seem possible and "real."
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Fine. For you. For me, it's as described. On the internet I'm free. IRL I'm not. I'm only too happy for you that your situation is different and not like mine. But I think we're just chasing each other here. The internet offers great advantages to many, many people, regardless of how it's characterized or how it's used. For me, and perhaps for others in my situation, the internet is protective. For you, it's something different. And that's fine.
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And as for getting hurt, well, that's possible here, too. I know, because I feel somewhat hurt and rebuffed by your comments, ygrec. I was just trying to help you, as you have helped me. Oh well. I'm sure I'll get over it. I always do.
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Well I certainly didn't mean to hurt you in any way at all. Difference of opinion, even if it results in contradiction, shouldn't be interpreted as intentionally hurtful or even negligently hurtful. My parents were sadly lacking in many respects, but they did make it clear at all times that disagreement is only the beginning of mutual adventure and exploration. Take care!
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