The internet is a virtual world, folks ... it is a lot of things to a lot of people. Some use it for the information, some for meeting individuals with similar interests, and still others use it for the pure enjoyment of a fantasy as do many on this site. Everyone should know how to "verify" an individual IF realness & sincerity are desired. And, I'm not talking about the verification process here. Today's technology enables us to video chat, etc ... if realness is what you want, require that process OR you can join a site that requires a more in-depth verification process.