Deepdale said:In the event something were to happen, nobody would know about it on MR and that is to be expected. It could be different in situations where friendships had been formed and nurtured with the involved parties having regular exchanges of e-mail that resulted in them getting to know each other in a more meaningful way.
I had some expectations that a few decent friendships would form after becoming a member, but that has not materialized. There are some individuals posters that I respect a great deal, but the reality for me has been that posting here is a very casual experience quite similar to ships passing in the night. It has its positive moments mixed in with periods of frustration ... in other words, it mimics the real world but with less personal interaction.
It has been different for me. There are a few that I have met, and try to keep in touch with.