I've never had a desire to meet anyone I've encountered on the Internet, and I've been in groups like this for many years.

I have met a few people I've met in forums/groups over the years, but no off-line friendships developed out of the meetings. I realized the people were more curious to meet an on-line personality in the flesh than in developing the relationship, so it seems the meetings were really pretty much a waste of time.

Unless you are the type person who just can't stand not knowing, that is.