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When I finally decided to accept a job offer and move temporarily (to see how everything goes, before I make a final decision) - I was unpleasantly surprised by the behavior of my virtual acquaintances. Some got VERY busy the moment they realized that I was living in their country/town and never had the time to meet in RL. That was very curious since they used to have a lot of time to spend with me virtually (and not with me only, but on the internet in general). Some simply vanished. I did meet some, but they didn't seem too happy about it. They were distant and not very friendly. It was more a sort of a duty for them (they promised...). I preferred their "friendly virtual self" much much more. Only a couple of people were who they said they were and were really nice and friendly.
At least 90% of all my virtual contacts were actually time wasters - not only romantically, but also as potential friends.
People live more on the internet than in reality nowadays, I guess.