Ahh betimes this is a soul destroying exercise.
This Internet society we're creating has the potential to become the 'reality' for some; their real lives becoming interludes between the joyous reunion with those who have become their 'real' friends; those who will accept them as they can express themselves to be, rather than being bound by the limitations of physical imperfection.
This Internet has become a moot of minds, wherein that which is 'real' is inconsequential.
The focus is the discussion, the 'idea', the 'opinion', the philosophy or theology. A cerebral world unfettered by preconceptions born of physique.
One wonders, perhaps hopes in a cynical mien, that perhaps this initial judgement of 'mind', might eventually make outward reality unimportant.
Or whether Mary Shelly still lurks within the deepest intellect.
It is still a constant source of amazement to me, the amount of perfectly serious vitriol is expressed in these chat rooms. That those who claim inner peace, psychic powers, insufferable martyrdom, can explode with such vehemence at the most innocuous slight, is actually quite embarrassing to watch. Mind you, it's included in the price of admission, and is undoubtedly part of the Game.