I think as humans have moved away from the "small village" fomatt, in which everyone knew everyone else's business . . . we have been left with an empty void . . . seeking connection in lives where we pass our neighbors and merely say a polite 'hi' and even though they sleep within feet of us . . . we know nothing about the people we live close to and i mean Nothing! We wave hello and say "i'm great" whenever someone asks 'how is your day?' in polite society . . .
Yes, We have closeness with our loved ones, friends and family . . . but i think that humans need to feel connected to "the village" of people who live their lives so closely around us . . . Having an online community is a legitimate way to have this connection and intimate friendships, albeit they are considered "remote" connections by many, but are they really remote?? That some people think making connections online isn't real doesn't disuade me from knowing that the connections i have made on TFP and the dicsussions we have on the boards is a way for me to be connected to the 'whole' . . .
Connection is an interesting thing . . . but you feel it when it's there . . . and i certainly feel that on TFP . . .
i love you guys!!!!