Online friendship

In so many ways, cyberspace mirrors the real world. People ask for information, play games, and share hobby tips. Others buy and sell products. Still others look for friendship, or even love. Unlike the real world, however, your knowledge about a person is limited to words on a computer screen. Identity and appearance may mean very little in cyberspace. Rather, a person's thoughts or at least the thoughts they type are what really count. So even the shiest person can become a chat-room star.