Yes. I used to be the administrator for a BBS for work and subsequently met many people in person whom I'd initially met on the BBS.
Laura,
37
Lowell, MA USA
Yes, many professional colleagues. No close friends though.
Felicia,
36
Lowell, MA USA
Yes, twice. They were nice experiences, but I didn't find anyone who was my 'type'.
Melodi,
19
Gahanna, OH USA
Yes.
Karen,
23
Ames, IA USA
No.
Jane,
63
West Linn, OR USA
Nope.
Tracy,
24
Ocean City, NJ USA
Yes, several times.
Fisch,
47
Preston, CT USA
Loads of people. I'm a member of several forums, and we've organised a few meet-ups at concerts and such. I've met about twenty people that I first talked to on the internet.
Aly,
17
Cardiff UK
Yes. A couple years
ago I was a member of Weight Watchers Online and through their message
boards I met a woman who was interested in some of the same things as
me. We have corresponded ever since. She lives near Houston and when Bill
and I flew to San Diego in October we had a layover in Houston so she
drove to the airport so we could meet. It was a wonderful
experience that I'll never forget.
Reba,
57
Gaithersburg, MD USA
No.
Jill,
61
Saylorsburg, PA USA
No, I don't talk to people on the internet.
Janet,
45
E. Brunswick, NJ USA
Oh sure, including my boyfriend and dozens of other local people I used to party with.
Firelady,
24
Frisco, TX USA
My fiance....who turned out to be a mutual friend of mine
Stephanie,
25
TX USA
Yes, I met one person about 5 years ago who turned out to be a complete jerk. I am planning on meeting another person very soon, though. I've been talking to her for quite a while and hope she is as wonderful in person as she seems to be online!
Tam
In the late 1990s I went through a spate of internet dating and yes, I did meet several people whom I initially met on the internet. Never were they anything like their internet personae. Interestingly enough, I have one enduring friendship. He was a co-worker of someone I met on through the personals online. The romantic relationship with his friend died a quick death, but I have become good friends with the officemate. We write most everyday and talk once a week or so and we have never met in person.
Cindy,
41
VA USA
yes, loads! I run a message board which is mainly posted on by a fairly small uk goths, so whenever any of us have a party the rest of the group is invited, and we arrange to meet when we go to festivals and things. I've never met anyone who turned out to be particulary different from how I expected them to be either, which is fantastic :)
Alice
Cardiff UK
yeah. don't ever try it. there is ALWAYS a catch.
A-Dog,
19
McMinneville, OR USA
Ad a matter of fact, I met my wife on the internet. So, I guess the answer would be an emphatic, "YES!"
Doug2,
30
Kansas City, KS USA
Yes. lots and lots of people. They are some of my best friends. Hell, they are my only friends. :P
Talia,
25
Tallahassee, FL USA
Not yet
Ryan,
29
Morton, IL USA
Entirely accidentally, yes. I was in a restaurant with a few friends, telling a story about a random mishap that my roommate had in our apartment the day before. Incidentally, I had ranted about this event in my livejournal earlier. A few minutes later, I heard an unfamiliar voice behind me call out my livejournal name. Turns out that one of the girls who reads my journal (who happens to live in the same town as I do) was at the table right behind me. She heard the story, figured that it was too much of a cooincidence for me to be anyone other than, well, me, and decided that she should introduce herself. I've also talked on the phone to one of my internet-friends, and have made plans (which always fall through, boo) to meet others.
Hikaru,
19
PA USA
Yes, Kalli and Kodence. My friend Phill met Dave his soul mate on the internet over five years ago (and they're still going strong). Linda's Dad has had some difficulties with people he's met on-line (particularly the woman he married). I think it can be good, you just have to be smart and safe about it.
Keri-Jade,
23
Brampton, Ontario CANADA