I sit on the otherside of the fence.

I actually prefer real life interaction. So much of communicating is by non verbal langauage and one misses such nuances in online chat. I maintain an air of disbelief when it comes to talking online. There is something about not being able to observe non-verbal communication that makes me uncomfortable and question legitimacy. Is a friend you only know online truly a friend? Another question to ponder. Personally, the only 'friends' I have online are those that exist in my life offline. Finally, I would never dream of discussing anything with a person online that I wouldn't discuss for real.

Anyway, just my opinion. Don't forget, you asked.