I read the newspaper survey that 'once burned' talks about, and I think the awful statistics are a bit misleading. Most of the people who told their stories seemed very damaged to me. I think they were willing to believe anything they were told, if there was a chance to relieve their lonliness. It's easy to be lied to if you're desperate. Also, you've got to be awfully angry at someone to go public if you feel you've been humiliated or lied to. I would think that the vast majority of people who found good relationships thru the net couldn't be bothered with futility surveys. Besides, humans say things at one am. they don't mean in the light of day. A few Presidents probably have.

M