Hey "friend." :) I am 55. As a teenager I used payphones. I was in my thirties before I would even get a pager. So all this tech stuff has really been a change for me. My experience has been that really never really "know" a person till the SHTF and who they are is demonstrated. I am guessing this will be as true online as off. So often "friendships" are about convenience and mutual distraction and availability. Nothing wrong with that but it will fade with the changes of circumstance. I was thinking the other day that the online persona can help me understand at least who the real person wants to be and that many times those souls can shine brightly here whereas perhaps in the meat and bone world they may have difficulties. I think it is beautiful. I have always listened to what people say and then quietly watch and see if their actions are congruent with their promises. I think we all fall a bit short there but I only begin to rely on those who have in general manifest that which they want to be. They are my friends. If I let someone in too soon it is kinda my fault and many times is caused by my need or impatience. I try to give more than I promise and do what I say. I have found that if I do that my tribe just kinda forms around me and I them. Well done! Peace.