One thing about the 'Net...it's hard to stay lonely without being outright anti social...it is a useful medium for meeting new people and actually, one of the few ways of expanding your circle of contacts left to the world that doesn't require other social contacts. Or so it feels sometimes.

Think of it...how many of us actually feel comfortable walking up to someone on the street or in a store or whatever and introducing ourselves? most of us meet new people through friends, and friends of friends. The net gives people who have never had luck making friends where they are, and those of us who want a change, a chance to reach outside our limited social circles. It's awesome!

All the lonely people....get on the net right now!