I am not arrogant enough to imagine that I was the cause of Brosco's decsion to leave as there is clearly a larger picture.
For what it is worth I am prepared to apologise unreservedly for any offence I caused and would like to state that it was not intentional.
I tried to couch my opinions in terms that I hoped would show that I was speaking for myself and I posted my opinion as I am both intrigued and shocked by the on-line relationship boom.
This is my problem and I stand up to say that I am not up to the task of having such a relationship myself. I do lack the mental capacity to convert the virtual into any meaningful reality for me. I had to leave the chatroom for a while to "re-group" while I reconciled chatting to my personal needs.
Should this affect others?
Yes-in my r/l world. I place a limit on my play in here for I feel to go further would be cheating on my wife.
In this virtual world its up to the individual to ignore me or pity me.Am I upset by comments about me?
Of course not. Ed is not real. . My stories are posted and open to review.My opinions are open to examination and change.
This is why I pose some questions in the r/l-v-on-line debate and hope that one of you will enlighten me:

You have an on-line relationship and discover your co-respondant lives across the street from you.

Do you want to meet?

If no-why not?

Am I missing something? Is there a fear of the physicality? Does the soft machine concept upset you?

I accept totally that it's the way in which we process and react to stimulii from our senses that defines our true humanity. But I do believe that I should be open to my partner on all levels-both physical and emotional-for the relationship to gain full depth. Perhaps I am shallow as I need the physical attraction as well to really commit myself?
Boy! If I'm looking at this from an inadequate angle I'm going to be really pissed that I've missed my chances.