Guest guest Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 Oz is short for 'Stralia from the first syllable being lopped off. And we gasp at internet romance because it's so fraught with horror stories and things that can and usually do go wrong, from fake bios and ID details to predators and stalkers and worse. On Saturday, November 29, 2003, at 06:08 AM, wrote: > Message: 3 > Sat, 29 Nov 2003 00:59:49 -0000 > " Sheryl " <ssarndt > Re: just stuff . . . > > moved to Oz and lived another 30 years, > > > Why do you call it OZ???? (curious here) > > >> and now she is married to this guy she met on the >> internet (gasp) > > > Why a gasp about meeting people on the internet? Would it be better > if she had met him at the bar (much safer online if you ask me)? or > at work? (not supposed to date coworkers, you know) If 2 people > are destined to meet, the universe will see to it that it happens > regardless of the method used so I see no reason to gasp or make > judgements. It's just that the method is so new and people resist > change and new things. It's already become a more normal thing to > do than it was 5 years ago. It's kind of like having friends on > this here Feral list. It's a new way to make friends and connect > with people for sure, but nothing to gasp about!! > > > One can hardly expect to be wholly free of mental tension. --H. P. Lovecraft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 I met my husband on AOL. After 5 yrs of marraige and 2 children....I am more in love with him than when we first said " hello " via instant messaging!! Suzanne <>< Abortion...the worst form of child abuse MichaelClancy.com > I agree. I have met some of the nicest people using this forum even > though we're not all compatitble. AND, even though there are some > creepy ones I'm not creepy!! I have met just as many if not more > creepy ones in bars and at work. > If the Lord brings you to it....he will bring you through it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 I guess i'm one of the few lucky ones. :-) about four years ago, i met my ex in a dr. who/vampire rollplaying chatroom, and while it only lasted a year (from the time we first met in person) because of the strain of a LDR, it was one of the most fulfilling relationships I'd ever been in and I'd finally found someone who taught me that all men are not worthless bungwipes. Megan - The Stewarts Saturday, November 29, 2003 7:55 AM A Gasp from Oz Oz is short for 'Stralia from the first syllable being lopped off. And we gasp at internet romance because it's so fraught with horror stories and things that can and usually do go wrong, from fake bios and ID details to predators and stalkers and worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 Just read my message and I meant to say that " not all men are worthless bungwipes " lol M. - Megan Milligan Saturday, November 29, 2003 12:21 PM Re: A Gasp from Oz I guess i'm one of the few lucky ones. :-) about four years ago, i met my ex in a dr. who/vampire rollplaying chatroom, and while it only lasted a year (from the time we first met in person) because of the strain of a LDR, it was one of the most fulfilling relationships I'd ever been in and I'd finally found someone who taught me that all men are not worthless bungwipes. Megan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 I agree. I have met some of the nicest people using this forum even though we're not all compatitble. AND, even though there are some creepy ones I'm not creepy!! I have met just as many if not more creepy ones in bars and at work. -- In , " Megan Milligan " <yasminduran@c...> wrote: > Just read my message and I meant to say that " not all men are worthless bungwipes " lol > > M. > - > Megan Milligan > > Saturday, November 29, 2003 12:21 PM > Re: A Gasp from Oz > > > I guess i'm one of the few lucky ones. :-) about four years ago, i met my ex in a dr. who/vampire rollplaying chatroom, and while it only lasted a year (from the time we first met in person) because of the strain of a LDR, it was one of the most fulfilling relationships I'd ever been in and I'd finally found someone who taught me that all men are not worthless bungwipes. > > Megan > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 I have to chime in. I met THE love of my life online. The best part was we weren't trying to impress each other, just chatting and being open. We have a super strong relationship and i thank my lucky stars each day that we met. It's difficult, he's Canadian and i'm American but i've gone there twice for long periods and he's been here since late August. I'ld rather have long distance love that's true then some passionless convenience. Ok... off my soap box ) Oh, one more thing... i have met a LOAD of creeps online too!! Liars too.. kinda like anywhere else i guess, just have to be careful. It's still a VERY foreign concept(online dating) to most people... but then so is being a vegetarian! peace nikki Sheryl [ssarndt] Saturday, November 29, 2003 6:18 PM Re: A Gasp from Oz I agree. I have met some of the nicest people using this forum even though we're not all compatitble. AND, even though there are some creepy ones I'm not creepy!! I have met just as many if not more creepy ones in bars and at work. -- In , " Megan Milligan " <yasminduran@c...> wrote: > Just read my message and I meant to say that " not all men are worthless bungwipes " lol > > M. > - > Megan Milligan > > Saturday, November 29, 2003 12:21 PM > Re: A Gasp from Oz > > > I guess i'm one of the few lucky ones. :-) about four years ago, i met my ex in a dr. who/vampire rollplaying chatroom, and while it only lasted a year (from the time we first met in person) because of the strain of a LDR, it was one of the most fulfilling relationships I'd ever been in and I'd finally found someone who taught me that all men are not worthless bungwipes. > > Megan > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 That is so cool. I also have met someone I hold quite dear via online. I was so happy when we all finally got to meet in person, too. Now I consider them family and we are so close in heart, even if we live far away; kindred spirits. If not for this form of communication, I might not have found them in this life. Viva la WWW! *s* :::coffeemug salute::: ~ PT ~ Not to arrive at a clear understanding of one's own values is a tragic waste.Ê You have missed the whole point of what life is for. ~ Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) ~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~~> , " goodkarma " <karmacharmer@m...> wrote: > I have to chime in. I met THE love of my life online. The best part was we > weren't trying to impress each other, just chatting and being open. We have > a super strong relationship and i thank my lucky stars each day that we met. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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