You've shared some interesting points, and thank you.

I've learned an important lesson.

And no, I'm not going to name his name. If he should be at mudcat and read this thread, I hope he'll do some soul searching and not prey again.

I've also met some wonderful people via the "net" but they are certainly not my only source of friendships. Perhaps it's the thought that there are people in the world, both on and offline who could be so hurtful that was my main concern, but there are, and sometimes we're unlucky to come across them.

Maggie