Flyf15 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Posted (9 years 9 months 3 weeks 1 day 13 hours ago) and read 1642 times:
Hey guys,
Curious as to what you think about meeting people / friends from the internet?
I've met a few and have always been under the impression that its not really socially acceptable and I have therefore kept it on the down low about how I know some of my friends. They're great people and I don't look at them any different than anyone else I know, but I'm not sure if thats how all people who I know see it. What are your thoughts?
Vafi88 From United States of America, joined Apr 2001, 3116 posts, RR: 19 Reply 1, posted (9 years 9 months 3 weeks 1 day 13 hours ago) and read 1605 times:
How do you think we met all of the spotters we hang out with?
I'd like to elect a president that has a Higher IQ than a retarted ant.
KROC From United States of America, joined May 2000, 19737 posts, RR: 76 Reply 2, posted (9 years 9 months 3 weeks 1 day 13 hours ago) and read 1624 times:
In 2003, it is more and more common to meet people you originally "met" online. Whether in friends or relationships etc. I do not worry about it at all, because the people I have met online then met in real life have turned out to be good friends. Especially people from this site.
"Never tell anybody outside the family what you're thinking again"
Flyf15 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 3, posted (9 years 9 months 3 weeks 1 day 13 hours ago) and read 1600 times:
I agree KROC. I guess I mostly mean, I'm a little hesitant (embarassed?) to flat out say "Oh, yes, we met from the internet" when talking to someone about a friend of mine.
KROC From United States of America, joined May 2000, 19737 posts, RR: 76 Reply 4, posted (9 years 9 months 3 weeks 1 day 13 hours ago) and read 1607 times:
Maybe at first, but now a days, "who cares" is my attitude towards it. To each their own. Without the net, I would have missed out on meeting some good people and very good friends.
"Never tell anybody outside the family what you're thinking again"
Jhooper From United States of America, joined Dec 2001, 6195 posts, RR: 13 Reply 5, posted (9 years 9 months 3 weeks 1 day 13 hours ago) and read 1611 times:
In general, I won't meet someone in person who I met online.
Last year 1,944 New Yorkers saw something and said something.
Goingboeing From United States of America, joined Dec 1999, 4875 posts, RR: 19 Reply 6, posted (9 years 9 months 3 weeks 1 day 13 hours ago) and read 1602 times:
I've met several people from another (Yahoo) boards. I had some of them to my home for a Kansas City Barbeque. Two of them lived in KC, one flew in from New Jersey, and TxAgKuwait was stationed at Leavenworth, so he came by. I've met a few folks at Southwest headquarters, and I've met another poster in Orlando while I was on vacation and he was down there on business.
Sccutler From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 5092 posts, RR: 28 Reply 7, posted (9 years 9 months 3 weeks 1 day 11 hours ago) and read 1565 times:
My wife and I were fortunate enough to be able to have a delightful supper with Superfly when we were in the SFO area earlier this year. Good evening, great conversation.
I was not able to convert him to the Bush camp, but we disagreed in a very civilized way.
He enjoyed the port at the hotel a lot more than I did (I cannot stand sweet wine); I enjoyed riding in his lavishly-large Lincoln Town Car (with the exceedingly rare factory moon roof).
Sometimes you have to step outside of your comfort zone- say "Howdy" to someone you might just enjoy knowing.
...three miles from BRONS, clear for the ILS one five approach...
Superfly From Thailand, joined May 2000, 38508 posts, RR: 80 Reply 8, posted (9 years 9 months 3 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 1575 times:
Sccutler:
I was a pleasure meating you and your wife. Thanks for the dinner and I enjoyed taking you two for a ride. After living with a drunk, I can drink just about anything.
KROC:
It was fun kicking it at SFO last time you were in town.
I've made some good friends here at this site. This is the only website I met other people from. I have a really good time hanging out with Lortab7.5mg (CstarU), An-225, ILUV767 and all the others from the gatherings. I also enjoyed chatting with Sophiemaltese.
USAFHummer From United States of America, joined May 2000, 10685 posts, RR: 54 Reply 10, posted (9 years 9 months 3 weeks 23 hours ago) and read 1508 times:
Ive met a few a.net users before in person and it turned out to be some great times spotting with them...i have no qualms with it, but I come from the same camp as flyf15 in the sense that Im still at that stage where it seems a little awkward to talk about meeting people from the internet with friends...hopefully it will pass though...
Greg
Chief A.net college football stadium self-pic guru
An-225 From United States of America, joined Sep 2000, 3950 posts, RR: 45 Reply 11, posted (9 years 9 months 3 weeks 21 hours ago) and read 1481 times:
Some people I've met from the internet
Superfly
Brick - Mark Abbott
Tim Samples - Denver photographer
Jay Davis
N737MC - Aaron Mandolesi
Craig Mills - Denver photographer
JeffM - Jeff Miller
Rydawg82 - Ryan Spencer Morgheim, he mostly posts on jp.net
And several other people not from this website. Vafi88 doesn't count, since he's my brother.
Alex.
[Edited 2003-08-07 19:55:49]
Money does not bring you happiness. But it's better to cry in your own private limo than on a cold bus stop.
AA61hvy From United States of America, joined Nov 1999, 13975 posts, RR: 59 Reply 12, posted (9 years 9 months 3 weeks 21 hours ago) and read 1480 times:
I've met a few people from here, not online per say. Jay Davis, Brian Peters, Ryan C. Umphrey, they were all fine, then I met JCS17, he was a dissapointment..
Sabena332 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 13, posted (9 years 9 months 3 weeks 21 hours ago) and read 1467 times:
I`ve also met a lot of people from here, with some I met frequently now to fly or to go spotting together. It is fun because I don`t know anyone else who is interested in aviation except the people I know from a.net.
AC320 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 14, posted (9 years 9 months 3 weeks 21 hours ago) and read 1465 times:
True, you get some weird looks from people when you say you met someone from the internet. Still, that was an interesting time spotting, Greg. So KROC when are you coming to Florida?
Meeting A.net users is always fun, sometimes all this faceless conversation can be awkward. Maybe we need yet another photo thread.
DodgeCharger From United States of America, joined Jun 2003, 210 posts, RR: 0 Reply 15, posted (9 years 9 months 3 weeks 21 hours ago) and read 1471 times:
I met my g/f online 3 1/2 years ago. I don't think there is anything wrong with meeting people online, just gotta be careful thats all.
S.p.a.s. From Liechtenstein, joined Mar 2001, 950 posts, RR: 3 Reply 18, posted (9 years 9 months 3 weeks 16 hours ago) and read 1414 times:
Have met some internet people over the last years, and mind the internet think is not very old down here (which just gived me an idea for another thread..) ..
Specifically from a.net I met Propfreak and speedbird244, but I knew both before a.net... so I guess it doesn´t count.
Jcs17 From United States of America, joined Jun 2001, 8065 posts, RR: 43 Reply 19, posted (9 years 9 months 3 weeks 15 hours ago) and read 1416 times:
then I met JCS17, he was a dissapointment..
Yeah, the only thing you were dissapointed with was the fact I wasnt gay.
I've met quite a few a.net users and picture contributors, everyone has been okay... Hopefully, KROC will get off his candy ass and make it down here for tour stop number 32...hell, its not like Crapchester will be getting one anytime soon.
I dont think I could meet a romantic interest online, too wierd, too many odd people on the internet. I mean, take Neil Robertson for example...
RNOcommctr From United States of America, joined Jan 2001, 825 posts, RR: 4 Reply 20, posted (9 years 9 months 3 weeks 14 hours ago) and read 1405 times:
I met my wife on the internet. We have been happily married for all of eight months now. I do get some strange looks occasionally when I mention how we met. Someone even had the nerve to call my wife (she's from Mexico) a "mail-order bride"! Now, that's rude!
For people who are a bit shy, chatting and e-mailing on the internet is a great way to get to know someone. Of course, you need to be cautious and a little skeptical until you really get to know the person.
Bobrayner From United Kingdom, joined Apr 2003, 2227 posts, RR: 7 Reply 21, posted (9 years 9 months 3 weeks 1 hour ago) and read 1384 times:
The last time I was with somebody who I met offline was, err, 1994.
Specifically, I met both my long-term exes via a BBS that still includes most of my close friends. They were both great people - otherwise I wouldn't have chosen to live with them for so long (and get engaged to one) - but clearly neither was Miss Right, because they're not in my life any more. Oh well...
Still looking for somebody special, and the Internet is as good a way as any.
Of course there are some odd people online; but odd people are out there in real life too.
KLM672 From United States of America, joined Oct 1999, 2343 posts, RR: 3 Reply 22, posted (9 years 9 months 2 weeks 4 days 17 hours ago) and read 1315 times:
Just met Kappas13 at an aviation camp (ACE Camp 2003, New Hampshire) along with other people who view a.net.
AA61hvy From United States of America, joined Nov 1999, 13975 posts, RR: 59 Reply 23, posted (9 years 9 months 2 weeks 4 days 17 hours ago) and read 1291 times:
KROC comming to DFW? Geez, we already have enough gay people here
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