text: I have met several of my online friends face-to-face. With the sole exception of one, all have turned out to be people I am sincerely glad I met. One, I sorely regret meeting her. She turned out to be a bit psychotic. (that is being mild and nice.) My dearest friend I met 7 years ago online and 6 years ago face-to-face and we are like sisters, even though she lives in Alaska and I live in FL. (she lived in FL when we met and moved to Alaska soon after.)