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I gave up on the other forum over a year ago due to problems. One thing I do have to say about forums is, whatever you put on here goes worldwide. Just like secondlife is a fantasy world, you never know who you are really talking to, who you are giving personal information to, who is using what you put online and what some of those people are up to. It is a shame that people gave money to a scammer, but there are millions of scammers online.

Just look at the success of something like Secondlife....it makes money..go figure.

Sick people are very vulnerable to snake oil sellers, and not all snake oil dealers appear to be what they are. Studies have shown that people develop emotional intimacy much faster online, because they can not read body language of the other person. Body language gives clues to whether or not we can trust others. It is subtle, but online, you lose that component of communication totally. People get online and are more uninhibited, thinking they are anonymous. We are not. It is amazing the information a real pro can glean from the net.

Part of taking care of your health is protecting your privacy. Please be cautious posting medical records, names of docs etc. That is best done by private communications after you get a better feel for the person you are communicating with.

Remember, anything you say online exists forever, and can and will be held against you! While cyberspace is great, it also holds a lot of potential for abuse.

Secondlife?? I really do not get it. Call me old fashioned, but my real life is enough, I do not need to buy 'land' in a virtual community. Amazing what people can sell!