Besides the fact that halfway through I thought you were outing him (with his permission of course), I really enjoyed reading this. I'm learning that the internet is a vast world of it's own. Another dimeeeeeension. JK. I grew up on this idea that the internet is someplace not to be trusted so don't share any personal information, but man have I learned that it's actually helped me. A year ago I wouldn't think I could get emotionally attached to the internet, but yep it happened. Well back during my first days of ET I kinda was and now that attachment has just evolved. Why, because there is a sense of connection with other people (stories, conversations, laughs). I've found similarities, or like you have Cheep, a way to help another person. Behind these computer machines there are people with their own stories... that they may or may not share. I'm glad Smiley has got a support system with someone like you through the internet.