indeed.
i've met lots of people i know online in person. none of whom i've dated, though. friends only.
i wouldn't take this any differently than a blind date, or one from a dating service. meet in a public place, maybe for lunch/dinner/coffee/etc (avoid alone time, even in a theater or soemthing initially), keep it casual, and test the waters. before the date is over, however, make sure to make a decision and lay down the rules of the relationship. if you're interested in friendship, dating, one nighter, or for them to just leave you the hell alone, MAKE IT CLEAR.
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