I thought it to be a cool thing (when I was a teenager). Been curious to try, been drunk a few times (college days) but I am sober enough to gave it up. Now just take rarely.
I have been to an LDR before. I knew the guy personally before I went off to work abroad. Our relationship lasted for more than 6 years. And I am sure it was not the distance that had cause us to break.
RE: can your computer become your best cyber friend?
see the movie "her" then ask again, ;)